Is the Ramapo River flooding?
The Ramapo 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 Ramapo 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 Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJ. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.61 ft on 28 August 2011, carrying 17,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1882 (107 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.17 ft, 15.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramapo River near Mahwah NJ | No flooding | 2.71 ft | 8 ft | |
| Ramapo River at West Oakland Avenue at Oakland NJ | No flooding | 4.46 ft | 15 ft | |
| Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJ | No flooding | 7.17 ft | 11.5 ft | |
| Ramapo River at railroad bridge at Oakland NJ | No current data | — | — | — |
| Ramapo River at Lakeside Ave at Pompton Lakes NJ | No flood stage defined | 10.51 ft | — | |
| Ramapo River at Dawes Highway at Pompton NJ | No flood stage defined | 0.68 ft | — |