South Branch Raritan River at Stanton NJ
Is South Branch Raritan River at Stanton NJ flooding right now?
No — South Branch Raritan River at Stanton NJ is at 2.68 ft, 5.3 ft below its 8 ft flood stage, as of 2 hours ago.
Gauge height
2.68 ft
Streamflow
137 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.22 ft on Fri, Aug 19, 1955.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.22 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 15.16 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 13.9 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 13.61 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 12.72 ft | 1979-01-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Run at Clinton NJ | 5.3 mi | Hunterdon County |
| South B Rockaway Creek at Whitehouse Station NJ | 5.9 mi | Hunterdon County |
| South Branch Rockaway Creek at Whitehouse NJ | 6.4 mi | Hunterdon County |
| Neshanic River at Reaville NJ | 7.1 mi | Hunterdon County |
| Holland Brook at Readington NJ | 7.3 mi | Somerset 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.