North Branch Raritan River at North Branch NJ
Is North Branch Raritan River at North Branch NJ flooding right now?
No — North Branch Raritan River at North Branch NJ is at 3.18 ft, 9.1 ft below its 12.3 ft flood stage, as of 76 min ago.
Gauge height
3.18 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 12.3 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.53 ft on Thu, Sep 16, 1999.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11.3 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12.3 ft | 9.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.53 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 21.12 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 20.54 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 19.31 ft | 1984-07-07 |
| 18.7 ft | 1971-08-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Raritan River near Raritan NJ | 2.1 mi | Somerset County |
| Peters Brook near Raritan NJ | 2.3 mi | Somerset County |
| Lamington River at Burnt Mills NJ | 2.5 mi | Somerset County |
| North Branch Raritan River at South Branch NJ | 3.1 mi | Somerset County |
| Macs Brook at Somerville NJ | 3.2 mi | Somerset County |
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