Is the West Branch Middle Brook flooding?

New Jersey · 2 gauges · New Jersey river levels

The West Branch Middle Brook 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 West Branch Middle Brook 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 6 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 West Branch Middle Brook near Martinsville NJ. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.47 ft on 1 September 2021, carrying 2,410 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1980 (44 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.99 ft, 9.5 ft below that record.

Drains 2 sq mi · gauge elevation 240 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
West Branch Middle Brook near Martinsville NJNo flooding1.99 ft6 ft
West Branch Middle Brook near Somerville 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.