Pompton River at Pompton Plains NJ
Is Pompton River at Pompton Plains NJ flooding right now?
No — Pompton River at Pompton Plains NJ is at 8.86 ft, 7.1 ft below its 16 ft flood stage, as of 44 min ago.
Gauge height
8.86 ft
Streamflow
439 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 | 4.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 10.1 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 |
Last 7 days
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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