Middle Brook at Burnt Mills NJ water level

Name: Middle Brook at Burnt Mills NJ water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Middle Brook, New Jersey, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

6.03ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT (19 min ago)

Flow: 2.8 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Middle Brook at Burnt Mills NJ is at 6.03 ft, in the normal range.

It is 3.47 ft below the flood stage of 9.50 ft.

It has dropped 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.03 ft and 6.61 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: 12.76 ftSeptember 2, 2021

Floating and fishing near Middle Brook at Burnt Mills NJ

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

Flood stage here is 9.50 ft, 3.47 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

11.50 ft: Roads that intersect Middle Brook become impassable.
10.50 ft: Flooding occurs on Lamington Road in Bedminster.
9.50 ft: Flooding begins on East River Road in Bedminster.
7.00 ft: Middle Brook floods adjacent open land.
6.03 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.76 ft	September 2, 2021
2	10.80 ft	August 28, 2011
3	10.58 ft	July 1, 2013
4	10.00 ft	August 2, 2009
5	9.96 ft	August 23, 2021
6	9.90 ft	June 28, 2006
7	9.81 ft	December 18, 2023
8	9.80 ft	March 13, 2010
9	9.80 ft	March 8, 2008
10	9.80 ft	December 28, 2023

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min First quarter 55%

Map

Other gauges on Middle Brook

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Middle Brook at Bound Brook NJRiver gauge, Middle Brook	4.09 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lamington River at Burnt Mills NJRiver gauge, Lamington River	3.09 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	1.1 mi
North Branch Raritan River at North Branch NJRiver gauge, North Branch Raritan River	3.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	3.4 mi
North Branch Raritan River near Far Hills NJRiver gauge, North Branch Raritan River	2.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	4.7 mi
South B Rockaway Creek at Whitehouse Station NJRiver gauge, South B Rockaway Creek	5.8 cfs	Low	−1.7 cfs	5.2 mi
West Branch Middle Brook near Martinsville NJRiver gauge, West Branch Middle Brook	2.01 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	5.4 mi
North Branch Raritan River near Raritan NJRiver gauge, North Branch Raritan River	2.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	5.5 mi
Lamington (Black) River near Pottersville NJRiver gauge, Lamington (Black) River	1.82 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	6.0 mi
North Branch Raritan River at South Branch NJRiver gauge, North Branch Raritan River	1.62 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	6 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Middle Brook at Burnt Mills NJ?

The official flood stage is 9.50 ft. The level is currently 3.47 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 Middle Brook at Burnt Mills NJ today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT, the water level was 6.03 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Middle Brook at Burnt Mills NJ rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Middle Brook at Burnt Mills NJ normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Middle Brook at Burnt Mills NJ?

The highest level on record is 12.76 ft on September 2, 2021.

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:01399100 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.64944, -74.68167 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
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	6.03 ft	2026-10-19 03:00	Provisional
Flow	2.8 cfs	2026-10-19 03:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Middle Brook at Burnt Mills NJ (usgs:01399100). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/middle-brook-at-burnt-mills-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