Passaic River at Dundee Dam at Clifton NJ water level

Name: Passaic River at Dundee Dam at Clifton NJ water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Passaic River, New Jersey, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.48ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 961 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Passaic River at Dundee Dam at Clifton NJ is at 1.48 ft, in the normal range.

It is 3.02 ft below the flood stage of 4.50 ft.

It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.48 ft and 1.71 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: 8.40 ftOctober 10, 1903

Floating and fishing near Passaic River at Dundee Dam at Clifton NJ

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

Flood stage here is 4.50 ft, 3.02 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

9.00 ft: Flooding extends to Market Street in Paterson. Outwater Lane in Garfield is flooded near River Drive. Commercial properties near Route 21 in Paterson are flooded. Portions of Route 20 and 46, near the Garden State Parkway, are flooded. Industrial area between Route 46 and 80 in Elmwood Park is submerged with several feet of water.
8.50 ft: Midland Avenue in Garfield is flooded.
8.00 ft: Flooding stretches to Palisades Avenue in Garfield. Flooding stretches to 3rd Street in Paterson.
7.00 ft: Business' between Route 46 and 80 in Elmwood Park are flooded and sustain first floor damage. Market Street is subject to closures. Residential properties surrounding Pulaski Park are flooded. Many homes between Passaic Street and Van Winkler in Garfield are flooded.
6.50 ft: River Drive in Garfield becomes impassable. Cambridge Avenue in Garfield begins to flood, including residential properties. Pulaski Park in Paterson is submerged with water.
6.00 ft: River Road at River Drive in Elmwood Park begins to flood. Riverside Place in Garfield begins to flood as does Somerset Street. Market Street in Elmwood Park begins to flood.
5.50 ft: Industrial area in the vicinity of Route 80 begins to flood.
4.50 ft: River Drive in Elmwood Park begins to flood.
4.00 ft: The lower end of Bergen Street, closest to the river, begins to flood.
3.50 ft: The lower end of East-Holsman Street, closest ot the river, begins to flood.
1.48 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.40 ft	October 10, 1903
2	6.80 ft	March 2, 1902
3	6.42 ft	March 13, 1936
4	6.00 ft	April 7, 1977
5	5.90 ft	August 30, 2011
6	5.00 ft	March 16, 2010
7	4.93 ft	April 18, 2007
8	4.30 ft	September 23, 1938
9	3.70 ft	July 23, 1945
10	3.39 ft	March 10, 2008

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 67° 40° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 68° 44° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 63° 44° – Wind 13 mph

22 Thu 66° 45° – Wind 12 mph

23 Fri 59° 47° – Wind 12 mph

24 Sat 62° 44° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 65° 45° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:14 AM Sunset 06:10 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min First quarter 67%

Map

Other gauges on the Passaic River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Passaic River near Millington NJRiver gauge, Passaic River	4.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	25 mi
Passaic River near Chatham NJRiver gauge, Passaic River	3.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	18 mi
Passaic River at Pine Brook NJRiver gauge, Passaic River	15.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.61 ft	10 mi
Passaic River below Pompton River at Two Bridges NJRiver gauge, Passaic River	4.53 ft	No reference yet	−0.17 ft	7 mi
Passaic River at I-80 at Singac NJRiver gauge, Passaic River	3.52 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	7 mi
Passaic River above Beatties Dam at Little Falls NJRiver gauge, Passaic River	8.83 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	5.5 mi
Passaic River at Little Falls NJRiver gauge, Passaic River	2.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	5.1 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Saddle River at Lodi NJRiver gauge, Saddle River	2.22 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	2.5 mi
Peckman River at Little Falls NJRiver gauge, Peckman River	9.2 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	5.0 mi
Saddle River below Hohokus Brook at Paramus NJRiver gauge, Saddle River	1.95 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	5.0 mi
Molly Ann Brook at North Haledon NJRiver gauge, Molly Ann Brook	3.09 ft	Below flood stage	±0	5.5 mi
Peckman River at Ozone Ave at Verona NJRiver gauge, Peckman River	−0.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	6 mi
Third River at Bloomfield NJRiver gauge, Third River	1.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Hackensack River at New Milford NJRiver gauge, Hackensack River	1.52 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	7 mi
Second River at Belleville NJRiver gauge, Second River	8.2 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	7 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Passaic River at Dundee Dam at Clifton NJ?

The official flood stage is 4.50 ft. The level is currently 3.02 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 Passaic River at Dundee Dam at Clifton NJ today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT, the water level was 1.48 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Passaic River at Dundee Dam at Clifton NJ rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Passaic River at Dundee Dam at Clifton NJ normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Passaic River at Dundee Dam at Clifton NJ?

The highest level on record is 8.40 ft on October 10, 1903.

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:01389890 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.88583, -74.12833 (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	1.48 ft	2026-10-20 09:15	Provisional
Flow	961 cfs	2026-10-20 09:15	Provisional

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