Rahway River near Springfield NJ
Is Rahway River near Springfield NJ flooding right now?
Rahway River near Springfield NJ measured 1.34 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.7 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.34 ft
Streamflow
13 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 10.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.88 ft on Sun, Aug 28, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.5 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.5 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 10.5 ft | 9.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.88 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 10.81 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 10.67 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 9.76 ft | 1973-08-02 |
| 9.56 ft | 1997-07-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rahway River at Kenilworth NJ | 1.0 mi | Union County |
| East Br Rahway Riv at Millburn Ave at Millburn NJ | 2.8 mi | Essex County |
| West Branch Rahway River at Millburn NJ | 3.1 mi | Essex County |
| East Branch Rahway River at Maplewood NJ | 3.9 mi | Essex County |
| Canoe Brook near Summit NJ | 4.5 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.