Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJ
Is Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJ flooding right now?
No — Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJ is at 7.86 ft, 3.6 ft below its 11.5 ft flood stage, as of 74 min ago.
Gauge height
7.86 ft
Streamflow
314 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11.5 ft, with major flooding at 14.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.62 ft on Mon, Aug 29, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 2.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11.5 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13.5 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 14.5 ft | 6.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.62 ft | 2011-08-29 |
| 21.6 ft | 1984-04-05 |
| 18.05 ft | 2010-03-14 |
| 16.99 ft | 2007-04-16 |
| 16.72 ft | 2011-03-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ramapo River at Dawes Highway at Pompton NJ | 0.4 mi | Passaic County |
| Pequannock River at Riverdale NJ | 1.0 mi | Morris County |
| Ramapo River at Lakeside Ave at Pompton Lakes NJ | 1.1 mi | Passaic County |
| Pompton River at Pompton Plains NJ | 1.5 mi | Passaic County |
| Ramapo River at railroad bridge at Oakland NJ | 2.7 mi | Bergen 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.