Rahway River at Rahway NJ
Is Rahway River at Rahway NJ flooding right now?
Rahway River at Rahway NJ measured 1.48 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.5 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.48 ft
Streamflow
17 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 9.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.6 ft on Fri, Sep 17, 1999.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 9.5 ft | 8.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.6 ft | 1999-09-17 |
| 8.91 ft | 2007-04-16 |
| 8.12 ft | 2010-03-14 |
| 7.88 ft | 1973-08-02 |
| 7.62 ft | 1975-07-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Robinsons Branch at Maple Ave at Rahway NJ | 1.0 mi | Union County |
| Robinsons Branch at Rahway NJ | 1.2 mi | Union County |
| Rahway River at Kenilworth NJ | 4.0 mi | Union County |
| Rahway River near Springfield NJ | 5.0 mi | Union County |
| Elizabeth River at Ursino Lake at Elizabeth NJ | 5.0 mi | Union 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.