Is the Pompton River flooding?

New Jersey · 2 gauges · New Jersey river levels

The Pompton 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 Pompton River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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 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 Pompton River at Pompton Plains NJ. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.24 ft on 29 August 2011, carrying 25,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (86 annual peaks). It is currently at 8.01 ft, 17.2 ft below that record.

Drains 355 sq mi · gauge elevation 160 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record