Whippany River near Pine Brook NJ water level

Name: Whippany River near Pine Brook NJ water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Whippany River, New Jersey, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

4.22ft Down 0.52 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 AM EDT (39 min ago)

Flow: 85.7 cfs
Water temperature: 54 °F

History

7 days

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Whippany River near Pine Brook NJ shows 4.22 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 1.95 ft, based on 11 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.27 ft above typical. It is 4.78 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.52 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.22 ft and 5.13 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 54 °F.

Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.95 ft2.27 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.64 ft – 4.53 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
Highest on record: 12.54 ftAugust 30, 2011

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.00 ft, still 4.78 ft away.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.54 ft	August 30, 2011
2	10.09 ft	April 17, 2007
3	9.70 ft	September 3, 2021
4	9.38 ft	December 20, 2023
5	9.22 ft	October 20, 1996
6	9.12 ft	September 18, 1999
7	8.67 ft	October 15, 2005
8	8.38 ft	January 29, 1996
9	8.38 ft	April 5, 2005

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:14 AM Sunset 06:12 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on the Whippany River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Whippany River near Morristown NJRiver gauge, Whippany River	12.2 cfs	Normal	−1.3 cfs	9 mi
Whippany River at Morristown NJRiver gauge, Whippany River	2.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	6 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Passaic River at Pine Brook NJRiver gauge, Passaic River	15.85 ft	Below flood stage	−0.44 ft	1.8 mi
Rockaway River below Reservoir at Boonton NJRiver gauge, Rockaway River	2.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	4.4 mi
Passaic River at I-80 at Singac NJRiver gauge, Passaic River	3.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	5.4 mi
Rockaway River at Main Street at Boonton NJRiver gauge, Rockaway River	1.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	5.7 mi
Peckman River at Ozone Ave at Verona NJRiver gauge, Peckman River	−0.48 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	5.8 mi
Passaic River above Beatties Dam at Little Falls NJRiver gauge, Passaic River	8.94 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	6 mi
Peckman River at Little Falls NJRiver gauge, Peckman River	10.6 cfs	Normal	±0	7 mi
Passaic River at Little Falls NJRiver gauge, Passaic River	2.42 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	7 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Whippany River near Pine Brook NJ?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 4.78 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Whippany River near Pine Brook NJ in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.95 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.64 ft and 4.53 ft, based on 11 years of records.

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 Whippany River near Pine Brook NJ today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 AM EDT, the water level was 4.22 ft. Down 0.52 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Whippany River near Pine Brook NJ rising or falling?

Down 0.52 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Whippany River near Pine Brook NJ normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Whippany River near Pine Brook NJ?

The highest level on record is 12.54 ft on August 30, 2011.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01381800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.84500, -74.34722 (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	4.22 ft	2026-10-19 05:15	Provisional
Flow	85.7 cfs	2026-10-19 05:15	Provisional
Water temperature	54 °F	2026-10-19 05:15	Provisional

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