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SwedenSB Raritan R at Black Point Rd at Neshanic Sta NJ water level
River gauge, SB Raritan R, New Jersey, United States
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What this means
The latest river stage reported for SB Raritan R at Black Point Rd at Neshanic Sta NJ is 4.41 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.41 ft and 4.78 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 22.18 ftAugust 28, 2011
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.18 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 2 | 17.37 ft | April 16, 2007 |
| 3 | 16.44 ft | May 1, 2014 |
| 4 | 16.36 ft | March 14, 2010 |
| 5 | 15.69 ft | October 12, 2005 |
| 6 | 14.97 ft | March 8, 2008 |
| 7 | 14.53 ft | April 2, 2005 |
| 8 | 14.29 ft | December 11, 2003 |
| 9 | 13.72 ft | February 23, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Raritan River at South Branch NJRiver gauge, North Branch Raritan River | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Neshanic River at Reaville NJRiver gauge, Neshanic River | 2.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 4.9 mi |
| Pike Run at Belle Mead NJRiver gauge, Pike Run | 1.7 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 5.4 mi |
| North Branch Raritan River near Raritan NJRiver gauge, North Branch Raritan River | 2.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Royce Brook at Hamilton Road near Manville NJRiver gauge, Royce Brook | 7.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 6 mi |
| North Branch Raritan River at North Branch NJRiver gauge, North Branch Raritan River | 3.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Millstone River at Griggstown NJRiver gauge, Millstone River | 3.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 8 mi |
| Millstone River at Millstone NJRiver gauge, Millstone River | 1.19 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 SB Raritan R at Black Point Rd at Neshanic Sta NJ today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:15 PM EDT, the water level was 4.41 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is SB Raritan R at Black Point Rd at Neshanic Sta NJ rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of SB Raritan R at Black Point Rd at Neshanic Sta NJ normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at SB Raritan R at Black Point Rd at Neshanic Sta NJ?
The highest level on record is 22.18 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:01397420(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.50194, -74.74250(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 | 4.41 ft | 2026-10-20 19:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: SB Raritan R at Black Point Rd at Neshanic Sta NJ (usgs:01397420). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/sb-raritan-r-at-black-point-rd-at-neshanic-sta-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