Is the Wanaque River flooding?
The Wanaque River 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 Wanaque River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Wanaque River at Wanaque NJ. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.82 ft on 5 April 1984, carrying 10,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (110 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.40 ft, 9.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanaque River at Wanaque NJ | No flooding | 1.40 ft | 6 ft | |
| Wanaque River at Monks NJ | No current data | — | — | — |
| Wanaque River at Awosting NJ | No flood stage defined | 1.84 ft | — |