Wanaque River at Wanaque NJ water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.37ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 11:10 AM EDT (42 min ago)

Flow: 17.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 09:38 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Wanaque River at Wanaque NJ, where the gauge shows 1.37 ft.

It is 4.63 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM. The 30-day range is 1.37 ft – 1.44 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 10.82 ftApril 5, 1984
Forecast peak: 1.40 ftSunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 6.00 ft.

What happens at each level

11.00 ft: Flooding expands in Pompton Lakes. Flooding increases between Hershfield Park Place. Riverdale Road floods. First floor residential flooding occurs.
10.00 ft: Flooding expands in Pompton Lakes. Roads between Hershfield Park Place and Riverdale Road flood. Residences are flooded, mainly basements.
9.00 ft: Back Beach Park in Wanaque is completely submerged. 4th Avenue is Wanaque takes on water. Flooding in Pompton Lakes expands between Wanaque Avenue and the Paterson Hamburg Turnpike. Industry and residential homes are flooded.
8.00 ft: The athletic fields at Back Beach Park in Wanaque flood. Flooding expands across the light industrial area off of Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes. Flooding also expands across VFW Way in Pompton Lakes. Backyard flooding worsens on Henderson Court and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes. Basement flooding is possible.
7.00 ft: Back Beach Park in Wanaque begins to flood. The light industrial area off of Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes floods. VFW Way in Pompton Lakes begins to flood. Backyards flood on Henderson Court and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes.
6.00 ft: John E. Murrin Park begins to flood. Hershfield Park floods. The athletic fields begin to take on water. Parking lots and Hershfield Park Place floods. Carlough Field floods.
5.00 ft: Open adjacent land begins to flood. Waters rise around Wilderness Island Park.
1.37 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	10.82 ft	April 5, 1984
2	9.12 ft	March 31, 1951
3	8.42 ft	May 29, 1968
4	8.03 ft	March 11, 2011
5	8.00 ft	April 7, 1924
6	7.88 ft	August 29, 2011
7	7.62 ft	June 1, 1952
8	7.59 ft	April 3, 2005
9	7.53 ft	March 15, 2010
10	7.51 ft	September 8, 2011

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:12 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 51%

Map

Other gauges on the Wanaque River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wanaque River at Awosting NJRiver gauge, Wanaque River	46.2 cfs	High	−2.3 cfs	8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Brook near Wanaque NJRiver gauge, West Brook	10.7 cfs	Normal	−3.5 cfs	2.3 mi
Ramapo River at West Oakland Avenue at Oakland NJRiver gauge, Ramapo River	4.77 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	2.5 mi
Pequannock River at Riverdale NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River	2.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	3.2 mi
Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJRiver gauge, Ramapo River	7.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	3.7 mi
Pompton River at Pompton Plains NJRiver gauge, Pompton River	8.57 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	5.2 mi
Pequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River	2.74 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	5.9 mi
Ringwood Creek near Wanaque NJRiver gauge, Ringwood Creek	9.4 cfs	Normal	−1.9 cfs	5.9 mi
Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River	45.9 cfs	High	−14.7 cfs	6.2 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Wanaque River at Wanaque NJ?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 4.63 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 Wanaque River at Wanaque NJ today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 11:10 AM EDT, the water level was 1.37 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Wanaque River at Wanaque NJ rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Wanaque River at Wanaque NJ normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wanaque River at Wanaque NJ?

The highest level on record is 10.82 ft on April 5, 1984.

Is Wanaque River at Wanaque NJ expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.40 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01387000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.04417, -74.29306 (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	1.37 ft	2026-10-18 15:10	Provisional
Flow	17.7 cfs	2026-10-18 15:10	Provisional

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