Is the Pequannock River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pequannock River at Oak Ridge NJ | No flooding | 3.79 ft | 10.5 ft | |
| Pequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam NJ | No flooding | 2.35 ft | 5.5 ft | |
| Pequannock River at Riverdale NJ | No flooding | 2.12 ft | 8 ft | |
| Pequannock River at NJ Route 23 near Oak Ridge NJ | No current data | — | — | — |
| Pequannock River at NJ Route 23 at Newfoundland NJ | No current data | — | — | — |
| Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJ | No flood stage defined | 3.26 ft | — |