Is the Ramapo River flooding?

New Jersey · 6 gauges · New Jersey river levels

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.

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 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.

Drains 160 sq mi · gauge elevation 171 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Ramapo River near Mahwah NJNo flooding2.71 ft8 ft
Ramapo River at West Oakland Avenue at Oakland NJNo flooding4.46 ft15 ft
Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJNo flooding7.17 ft11.5 ft
Ramapo River at railroad bridge at Oakland NJNo current data
Ramapo River at Lakeside Ave at Pompton Lakes NJNo flood stage defined10.51 ft
Ramapo River at Dawes Highway at Pompton NJNo flood stage defined0.68 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.