Is the North Branch Raritan River flooding?
The North Branch Raritan River is tracked by 5 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 North Branch Raritan River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 5 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is North Branch Raritan River near Raritan NJ. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.38 ft on 2 September 2021, carrying 31,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1896 (102 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.72 ft, 16.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Raritan River near Far Hills NJ | No flooding | 1.99 ft | 6 ft | |
| North Branch Raritan River at North Branch NJ | No flooding | 3.12 ft | 12.3 ft | |
| North Branch Raritan River near Raritan NJ | No flooding | 2.72 ft | 10 ft | |
| North Branch Raritan River at South Branch NJ | No flooding | 1.50 ft | 8 ft | |
| North Branch Raritan River at Bedminster NJ | No current data | — | — | — |