Is the Millstone River flooding?

New Jersey · 6 gauges · New Jersey river levels

The Millstone River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in New Jersey. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Millstone River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 6 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all New Jersey river levels.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Millstone River at Blackwells Mills NJ. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.24 ft on 28 August 2011, carrying 20,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1921 (102 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.84 ft, 19.4 ft below that record.

Drains 258 sq mi · gauge elevation 26 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Millstone River at Griggstown NJNo flooding3.38 ft10 ft
Millstone River at Blackwells Mills NJNo flooding1.84 ft9 ft
Millstone River at Millstone NJNo flooding0.86 ft10 ft
Millstone River at Weston NJNo flooding1.47 ft11.5 ft
Millstone River at Plainsboro NJNo current data
Millstone River at Carnegie Lake at Princeton NJNo current data
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.