Is the Spruce Run flooding?

New Jersey · 3 gauges · New Jersey river levels

The Spruce Run is tracked by 3 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 Spruce Run is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 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 Spruce Run at Clinton NJ. The highest level ever recorded there was 6.80 ft on 12 September 1960, carrying 2,220 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1960 (66 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.66 ft, 5.1 ft below that record.

Drains 41 sq mi · gauge elevation 193 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Spruce Run at Main Street at Glen Gardner NJNo flooding2.78 ft7 ft
Spruce Run at Clinton NJNo flooding1.66 ft4 ft
Spruce Run at Glen Gardner NJNo current data
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.