Pequannock River at Oak Ridge NJ water level

Name: Pequannock River at Oak Ridge 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

Below flood stage

Water level

4.20ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 PM EDT (43 min ago)

Flow: 26.5 cfs
Water temperature: 62 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Pequannock River at Oak Ridge NJ, where the gauge shows 4.20 ft.

It is 6.30 ft below the flood stage of 10.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.18 ft – 4.20 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 62 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.21 ftAugust 28, 2011

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 10.50 ft.

What happens at each level

10.50 ft: Oak Ridge Road begins to flood.
4.20 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.21 ft	August 28, 2011
2	7.62 ft	December 21, 2012
3	7.51 ft	May 1, 2014
4	7.47 ft	November 3, 2018
5	7.12 ft	January 31, 2013
6	6.78 ft	February 25, 2016
7	6.59 ft	March 13, 2013
8	6.36 ft	June 14, 2013
9	5.96 ft	April 7, 2017
10	5.73 ft	April 5, 2015

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:14 AM Sunset 06:13 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 62%

Map

Other gauges on the Pequannock River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River	54.1 cfs	High	+3.8 cfs	5.0 mi
Pequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River	2.81 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	5.4 mi
Pequannock River at Riverdale NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River	2.43 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	11 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Green Pond Brook at Picatinny Arsenal NJRiver gauge, Green Pond Brook	1.53 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	5.9 mi
Green Pond Bk below Picatinny Lake at Picatinny Ars NJRiver gauge, Green Pond Bk	5.6 cfs	Normal	−0.8 cfs	7 mi
Rockaway River at Main Street at Boonton NJRiver gauge, Rockaway River	1.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	10 mi
West Brook near Wanaque NJRiver gauge, West Brook	12.0 cfs	Normal	+2.1 cfs	10 mi
East Branch Paulins Kill near Lafayette NJRiver gauge, East Branch Paulins Kill	11.5 cfs	Normal	+1.2 cfs	10 mi
Wanaque River at Wanaque NJRiver gauge, Wanaque River	1.37 ft	Below flood stage	±0	11 mi
Rockaway River at Warren Street at Dover NJRiver gauge, Rockaway River	47.2 cfs	Normal	−6.0 cfs	11 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Pequannock River at Oak Ridge NJ?

The official flood stage is 10.50 ft. The level is currently 6.30 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 Pequannock River at Oak Ridge NJ today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 PM EDT, the water level was 4.20 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Pequannock River at Oak Ridge NJ rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Pequannock River at Oak Ridge NJ normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pequannock River at Oak Ridge NJ?

The highest level on record is 9.21 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:01382210 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.03972, -74.50167 (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	4.20 ft	2026-10-19 20:15	Provisional
Flow	26.5 cfs	2026-10-19 20:15	Provisional
Water temperature	62 °F	2026-10-19 20:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pequannock River at Oak Ridge NJ (usgs:01382210). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/pequannock-river-at-oak-ridge-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