Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJ water level

Name: Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJ water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Pequannock River, New Jersey, United States

Directions

High for mid-October

Water level

3.98ft Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 08:15 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 54.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJ is above normal at 3.98 ft.

It has risen 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 3.54 ft and 4.05 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 11.10 ftAugust 28, 2011

Floating and fishing near Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJ

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	11.10 ft	August 28, 2011

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 62° 37° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 61° 44° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 58° 40° – Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 64° 38° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 55° 37° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 57° 35° – Wind 4 mph

25 Sun 60° 38° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 06:11 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min First quarter 64%

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Other gauges on the Pequannock River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pequannock River at Oak Ridge NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River	4.19 ft	Below flood stage	±0	5.0 mi
Pequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River	2.82 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	0.6 mi
Pequannock River at Riverdale NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River	2.41 ft	Below flood stage	±0	6.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Brook near Wanaque NJRiver gauge, West Brook	12.0 cfs	Normal	+2.1 cfs	6.1 mi
Wanaque River at Wanaque NJRiver gauge, Wanaque River	1.37 ft	Below flood stage	±0	6.2 mi
Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJRiver gauge, Ramapo River	7.52 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	7 mi
Pompton River at Pompton Plains NJRiver gauge, Pompton River	8.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	8 mi
Rockaway River at Main Street at Boonton NJRiver gauge, Rockaway River	1.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	8 mi
Green Pond Brook at Picatinny Arsenal NJRiver gauge, Green Pond Brook	1.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	8 mi
Ramapo River at West Oakland Avenue at Oakland NJRiver gauge, Ramapo River	4.69 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	8 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 Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJ today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:15 PM EDT, the water level was 3.98 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJ rising or falling?

Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJ normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJ?

The highest level on record is 11.10 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.

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:01382385 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.02472, -74.40833 (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	3.98 ft	2026-10-20 00:15	Provisional
Flow	54.9 cfs	2026-10-20 00:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJ (usgs:01382385). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/pequannock-river-at-green-pond-junction-nj

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