Passaic River at Little Falls NJ
Is Passaic River at Little Falls NJ flooding right now?
No — Passaic River at Little Falls NJ is at 2.63 ft, 4.4 ft below its 7 ft flood stage, as of 45 min ago.
Gauge height
2.63 ft
Streamflow
1,250 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.5 ft on Sat, Oct 10, 1903.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.5 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 6.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.5 ft | 1903-10-10 |
| 14.19 ft | 2011-08-30 |
| 12.91 ft | 1984-04-07 |
| 11.88 ft | 2007-04-18 |
| 11.87 ft | 2010-03-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic River above Beatties Dam at Little Falls NJ | 0.4 mi | Passaic County |
| Peckman River at Little Falls NJ | 0.9 mi | Passaic County |
| Passaic River at I-80 at Singac NJ | 2.2 mi | Passaic County |
| Passaic River below Pompton Riv at Two Bridges NJ | 2.4 mi | Passaic County |
| Peckman River at Ozone Ave at Verona NJ | 2.8 mi | Essex 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.