Hackensack River at Rivervale NJ water level

Name: Hackensack River at Rivervale NJ water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Hackensack River, New Jersey, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.91ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 17, 2026, 10:15 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 73.3 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Hackensack River at Rivervale NJ is at 1.91 ft, in the normal range.

It is 3.59 ft below the flood stage of 5.50 ft.

It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.91 ft and 1.98 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 12.26 ftAugust 28, 2011

Floating and fishing near Hackensack River at Rivervale NJ

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 5.50 ft, 3.59 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft: Record flooding. Flooding along Westwood avenue near Clauss lane. Water into basements. Street closed.
1.91 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.26 ft	August 28, 2011
2	12.19 ft	April 16, 2007
3	8.12 ft	March 14, 2010
4	7.85 ft	May 30, 1984
5	6.24 ft	April 4, 1987
6	5.21 ft	March 9, 2008

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:11 AM Sunset 06:12 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 46%

Map

Other gauges on the Hackensack River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hackensack River at West NyackRiver gauge, Hackensack River	43.2 cfs	Very high	−9.0 cfs	7 mi
Hackensack River at New Milford NJRiver gauge, Hackensack River	1.77 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	4.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pascack Brook at Westwood NJRiver gauge, Pascack Brook	1.57 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	1.7 mi
Pascack Brook at Park Ridge NJRiver gauge, Pascack Brook	2.83 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	3.7 mi
Saddle River at Ridgewood NJRiver gauge, Saddle River	0.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	5.4 mi
Hohokus Brook at Ho-Ho-Kus NJRiver gauge, Hohokus Brook	1.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	6 mi
Saddle River below Hohokus Brook at Paramus NJRiver gauge, Saddle River	1.96 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	7 mi
Saddle River at Upper Saddle River NJRiver gauge, Saddle River	2.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	7 mi
Saddle River at Lodi NJRiver gauge, Saddle River	2.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.26 ft	9 mi
Passaic River at Dundee Dam at Clifton NJRiver gauge, Passaic River	1.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	11 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Hackensack River at Rivervale NJ?

The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 3.59 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 Hackensack River at Rivervale NJ today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 10:15 PM EDT, the water level was 1.91 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Hackensack River at Rivervale NJ rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Hackensack River at Rivervale NJ normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Hackensack River at Rivervale NJ?

The highest level on record is 12.26 ft on August 28, 2011.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01377000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.99917, -73.98917 (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	1.91 ft	2026-10-18 02:15	Provisional
Flow	73.3 cfs	2026-10-18 02:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Hackensack River at Rivervale NJ (usgs:01377000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/hackensack-river-at-rivervale-nj

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer