Stony Brook at North Plainfield NJ
Is Stony Brook at North Plainfield NJ flooding right now?
Stony Brook at North Plainfield NJ measured 1.83 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.2 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.83 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.65 ft on Thu, Aug 2, 1973.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.65 ft | 1973-08-02 |
| 10 ft | 1938-07-23 |
| 8.85 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 8.36 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 8.36 ft | 2011-08-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Green Brook at Plainfield NJ | 0.5 mi | Somerset County |
| Stony Brook at Watchung NJ | 1.3 mi | Somerset County |
| East Br Stony Brook at Best Lake at Watchung NJ | 1.4 mi | Somerset County |
| Green Brook at Rock Avenue at Plainfield NJ | 1.8 mi | Somerset County |
| Green Brook at Seeley Mills NJ | 3.5 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.