Is the Pequannock River flooding?

New Jersey · 6 gauges · New Jersey river levels

The Pequannock 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 Pequannock River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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 8 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 Pequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam NJ. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.40 ft on 10 October 1903, carrying 6,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (88 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.35 ft, 15.0 ft below that record.

Drains 64 sq mi · gauge elevation 548 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Pequannock River at Oak Ridge NJNo flooding3.79 ft10.5 ft
Pequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam NJNo flooding2.35 ft5.5 ft
Pequannock River at Riverdale NJNo flooding2.12 ft8 ft
Pequannock River at NJ Route 23 near Oak Ridge NJNo current data
Pequannock River at NJ Route 23 at Newfoundland NJNo current data
Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJNo flood stage defined3.26 ft
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.