IsItFlooding

Is the Pequest River flooding?

New Jersey · 2 gauges · New Jersey river levels

The Pequest River is tracked by 2 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 Pequest River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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 5 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 Pequest River at Pequest NJ. The highest level ever recorded there was 6.42 ft on 8 September 2011, carrying 2,370 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1922 (104 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.60 ft, 4.8 ft below that record.

Drains 106 sq mi · gauge elevation 398 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Pequest River at Huntsville NJNo flooding2.60 ft4 ft
Pequest River at Pequest NJNo flooding1.60 ft6 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.