North Branch Raritan River near Far Hills NJ
Is North Branch Raritan River near Far Hills NJ flooding right now?
North Branch Raritan River near Far Hills NJ measured 1.99 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.0 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.99 ft
Streamflow
14 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.6 ft on Wed, Jul 23, 1919.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 6.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.6 ft | 1919-07-23 |
| 7.28 ft | 1971-08-28 |
| 6.84 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 6.76 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 6.65 ft | 1996-10-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Raritan River at Bedminster NJ | 1.8 mi | Somerset County |
| Axle Brook near Pottersville NJ | 4.4 mi | Somerset County |
| Middle Brook at Burnt Mills NJ | 4.7 mi | Somerset County |
| Lamington (Black) River near Pottersville NJ | 5.1 mi | Morris County |
| Lamington River at Burnt Mills NJ | 5.7 mi | Somerset County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.