Passaic River at Pine Brook NJ
Is Passaic River at Pine Brook NJ flooding right now?
Passaic River at Pine Brook NJ measured 12.74 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.3 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.74 ft
Streamflow
297 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.12 ft on Tue, Aug 30, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 8.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.12 ft | 2011-08-30 |
| 23.2 ft | 1903-10-10 |
| 22.9 ft | 1984-04-07 |
| 22.32 ft | 2010-03-16 |
| 22.32 ft | 2007-04-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic River at Horse Neck Bridge near Pine Brook NJ | 1.7 mi | Morris County |
| Whippany River near Pine Brook NJ | 1.8 mi | Morris County |
| Passaic River below Pompton Riv at Two Bridges NJ | 3.6 mi | Passaic County |
| Passaic River at I-80 at Singac NJ | 3.6 mi | Passaic County |
| Beaver Dam Brook at Lincoln Park NJ | 4.4 mi | Morris 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.