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SwedenSouth B Rockaway Creek at Whitehouse Station NJ water level
River gauge, South B Rockaway Creek, New Jersey, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 6.1 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at South B Rockaway Creek at Whitehouse Station NJ, where the gauge shows 1.81 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.78 ft – 2.14 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.89 ftJuly 7, 1984
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.89 ft | July 7, 1984 |
| 2 | 10.68 ft | September 16, 1999 |
| 3 | 9.56 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 4 | 9.50 ft | October 19, 1996 |
| 5 | 8.76 ft | August 2, 2009 |
| 6 | 8.73 ft | April 30, 2014 |
| 7 | 8.52 ft | March 13, 2010 |
| 8 | 8.24 ft | June 28, 2006 |
| 9 | 8.20 ft | April 16, 2007 |
| 10 | 8.15 ft | May 12, 1981 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamington River at Burnt Mills NJRiver gauge, Lamington River | 3.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Middle Brook at Burnt Mills NJRiver gauge, Middle Brook | 4.00 ft | Below flood stage | −2.03 ft | 5.2 mi |
| North Branch Raritan River at North Branch NJRiver gauge, North Branch Raritan River | 3.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 5.4 mi |
| South Branch Raritan River at Stanton NJRiver gauge, South Branch Raritan River | 2.51 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 5.9 mi |
| North Branch Raritan River near Raritan NJRiver gauge, North Branch Raritan River | 2.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 6.0 mi |
| North Branch Raritan River at South Branch NJRiver gauge, North Branch Raritan River | 1.55 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 6 mi |
| South Branch Raritan River near High Bridge NJRiver gauge, South Branch Raritan River | 5.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Spruce Run at Clinton NJRiver gauge, Spruce Run | 1.53 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 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 South B Rockaway Creek at Whitehouse Station NJ today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 01:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.81 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is South B Rockaway Creek at Whitehouse Station NJ rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of South B Rockaway Creek at Whitehouse Station NJ normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at South B Rockaway Creek at Whitehouse Station NJ?
The highest level on record is 15.89 ft on July 7, 1984.
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:01399670(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.61944, -74.77361(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 | 1.81 ft | 2026-10-21 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.1 cfs | 2026-10-21 05:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: South B Rockaway Creek at Whitehouse Station NJ (usgs:01399670). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/south-b-rockaway-creek-at-whitehouse-station-nj
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer