Pompton River at Pompton Plains NJ
Is Pompton River at Pompton Plains NJ flooding right now?
Pompton River at Pompton Plains NJ measured 8.01 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.0 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.01 ft
Streamflow
173 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.24 ft on Mon, Aug 29, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 11.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.24 ft | 2011-08-29 |
| 24.47 ft | 1984-04-06 |
| 22.77 ft | 2010-03-14 |
| 22.18 ft | 1968-05-30 |
| 22.11 ft | 2011-03-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ramapo River at Dawes Highway at Pompton NJ | 1.1 mi | Passaic County |
| Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJ | 1.5 mi | Passaic County |
| Pequannock River at Riverdale NJ | 2.2 mi | Morris County |
| Ramapo River at Lakeside Ave at Pompton Lakes NJ | 2.6 mi | Passaic County |
| Beaver Dam Brook at Lincoln Park NJ | 3.3 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.