Wanaque River at Wanaque NJ
Is Wanaque River at Wanaque NJ flooding right now?
Wanaque River at Wanaque NJ measured 1.40 ft on 2026-09-11 01:10:00 UTC. That observation was 4.6 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.40 ft
Streamflow
20 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.82 ft on Thu, Apr 5, 1984.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 7.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.82 ft | 1984-04-05 |
| 9.12 ft | 1951-03-31 |
| 8.42 ft | 1968-05-29 |
| 8.03 ft | 2011-03-11 |
| 8 ft | 1924-04-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Brook near Wanaque NJ | 2.3 mi | Passaic County |
| Ramapo River at railroad bridge at Oakland NJ | 2.5 mi | Bergen County |
| Ramapo River at West Oakland Avenue at Oakland NJ | 2.5 mi | Bergen County |
| Ramapo River at Lakeside Ave at Pompton Lakes NJ | 2.7 mi | Passaic County |
| Pequannock River at Riverdale NJ | 3.2 mi | Morris 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.