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SwedenAssunpink Creek at Trenton NJ water level
River gauge, Assunpink Creek, New Jersey, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 85.0 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.90 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:17 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Assunpink Creek at Trenton NJ is at 3.03 ft, in the normal range.
It is 5.47 ft below the flood stage of 8.50 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.90 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.01 ft and 3.33 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.12 ftAugust 28, 2011
- Forecast peak
- 3.00 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Assunpink Creek at Trenton NJ
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 8.50 ft, 5.47 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
- The Trenton Transit Center is flooded.
- 13.00 ft
- NJ Transit and Amtrak rail lines are flooded shutting down service. Amtrak service between Philadelphia and Boston are cancelled. The neighborhood in the vicinity of North Clinton and North Olden Avenues flood. Homes and businesses take on water.
- 11.00 ft
- North Olden Avenue begins to flood.
- 10.00 ft
- Mulberry Street flooding increases. Evacuations possible.
- 9.00 ft
- Mulberry Street begins to flood.
- 6.50 ft
- Assunpink Park floods. George Page Park floods. Minor street flooding in Trenton.
- 3.03 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 18 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.12 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 2 | 14.61 ft | July 21, 1975 |
| 3 | 14.01 ft | September 16, 1999 |
| 4 | 13.46 ft | August 28, 1971 |
| 5 | 13.28 ft | April 16, 2007 |
| 6 | 12.59 ft | September 2, 2021 |
| 7 | 11.69 ft | June 13, 1996 |
| 8 | 11.67 ft | January 28, 1994 |
| 9 | 11.62 ft | May 1, 2014 |
| 10 | 10.53 ft | March 10, 1994 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Assunpink Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assunpink Creek near Clarksville NJRiver gauge, Assunpink Creek | 4.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Assunpink Creek below STP near Mercerville NJRiver gauge, Assunpink Creek | 2.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 2.0 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware River at Trenton NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | 9.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 1.5 mi |
| Shabakunk C at Sylva Lake Dam at Ewingville NJRiver gauge, Shabakunk C | 1.0 cfs | Low | −0.4 cfs | 3.5 mi |
| Delaware and Raritan Canal at Port Mercer NJCanal gauge, Delaware and Raritan Canal | 132 cfs | Normal | +6.0 cfs | 6 mi |
| Delaware River at Washington Crossing NJRiver gauge, Delaware River | −0.83 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 8 mi |
| D&R Ca feeder US of gate at Washington Crossing NJRiver gauge, D&R Ca feeder US of gate | 142 cfs | Low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Stony Brook at Princeton NJRiver gauge, Stony Brook | 1.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Crosswicks Creek at Extonville NJRiver gauge, Crosswicks Creek | 2.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 10 mi |
| Neshaminy Creek near LanghorneRiver gauge, Neshaminy Creek | 1.26 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Assunpink Creek at Trenton NJ?
The official flood stage is 8.50 ft. The level is currently 5.47 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Assunpink Creek at Trenton NJ today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:15 PM EDT, the water level was 3.03 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Assunpink Creek at Trenton NJ rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Assunpink Creek at Trenton NJ normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Assunpink Creek at Trenton NJ?
The highest level on record is 15.12 ft on August 28, 2011.
Is Assunpink Creek at Trenton NJ expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.90 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01464000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.22417, -74.74917(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.03 ft | 2026-10-20 20:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 85.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Assunpink Creek at Trenton NJ (usgs:01464000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/assunpink-creek-at-trenton-nj
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