Canoe Brook near Summit NJ water level
River gauge, Canoe Brook, New Jersey, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.1 cfs
- Water temperature
- 56 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Canoe Brook near Summit NJ, where the gauge shows 11.40 ft.
It is on the way up, by 1.44 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 9.65 ft – 12.22 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 56 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic River near Chatham NJRiver gauge, Passaic River | 4.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 2.3 mi |
| Rahway River near Springfield NJRiver gauge, Rahway River | 1.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Green Brook at Seeley Mills NJRiver gauge, Green Brook | 1.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 6.0 mi |
| Whippany River at Morristown NJRiver gauge, Whippany River | 2.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 7 mi |
| Whippany River near Pine Brook NJRiver gauge, Whippany River | 4.35 ft | High | −0.52 ft | 7 mi |
| Passaic River at Pine Brook NJRiver gauge, Passaic River | 15.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.39 ft | 8 mi |
| Elizabeth River at Ursino Lake at Elizabeth NJRiver gauge, Elizabeth River | 11.4 cfs | Normal | −1.2 cfs | 8 mi |
| Stony Brook at Watchung NJRiver gauge, Stony Brook | 9.86 ft | Below flood stage | +0.24 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Canoe Brook near Summit NJ today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:20 PM EDT, the water level was 11.40 ft. Up 1.44 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Canoe Brook near Summit NJ rising or falling?
Up 1.44 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Canoe Brook near Summit NJ normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01379530(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.74444, -74.35361(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 | 11.40 ft | 2026-10-18 22:20 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.1 cfs | 2026-10-18 22:20 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 56 °F | 2026-10-18 22:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Canoe Brook near Summit NJ (usgs:01379530). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/canoe-brook-near-summit-nj
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer