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SwedenPequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam NJ water level
River gauge, Pequannock River, New Jersey, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 56.9 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:03 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Pequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam NJ reads 2.86 ft, a normal level.
It is 2.64 ft below the flood stage of 5.50 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 PM. There is still 2.64 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.60 ft and 2.92 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 7.75 ftMarch 12, 1936
- Forecast peak
- 2.80 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 5.50 ft, still 2.64 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 7.50 ft
- Major flooding occurs at the Main Street/Hamburg Turnpike intersection in Butler. Additional commercial properties are affected. Main Street in Bloomingdale, and Van Dam Street and Brandt Lane in Bloomingdale, also experience significant flooding.
- 6.50 ft
- Both Main Streets in Butler and Bloomingdale flood. Several commercial properties are also flooded. The Hamburg Turnpike experiences significant flooding. Flooding expands to the east side of Bloomingdale. Sloan Park is flooded.
- 5.50 ft
- Road closures begin in both Butler and Bloomingdale due to flooding.
- 2.86 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 29 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.75 ft | March 12, 1936 |
| 2 | 7.60 ft | August 19, 1955 |
| 3 | 7.42 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 4 | 7.17 ft | March 11, 2011 |
| 5 | 6.76 ft | January 10, 2024 |
| 6 | 6.73 ft | October 20, 1996 |
| 7 | 6.56 ft | March 14, 2010 |
| 8 | 6.38 ft | April 16, 2007 |
| 9 | 6.31 ft | March 25, 2003 |
| 10 | 6.31 ft | January 19, 1996 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Pequannock River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pequannock River at Oak Ridge NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River | 4.20 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Pequannock River at Green Pond Junction NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River | 54.9 cfs | High | +0.8 cfs | 0.6 mi |
| Pequannock River at Riverdale NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River | 2.46 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 5.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanaque River at Wanaque NJRiver gauge, Wanaque River | 1.37 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.9 mi |
| West Brook near Wanaque NJRiver gauge, West Brook | 11.4 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 6.0 mi |
| Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes NJRiver gauge, Ramapo River | 7.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 7 mi |
| Pompton River at Pompton Plains NJRiver gauge, Pompton River | 8.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 7 mi |
| Rockaway River at Main Street at Boonton NJRiver gauge, Rockaway River | 1.03 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Ramapo River at West Oakland Avenue at Oakland NJRiver gauge, Ramapo River | 4.67 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 8 mi |
| Green Pond Brook at Picatinny Arsenal NJRiver gauge, Green Pond Brook | 1.58 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Pequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam NJ?
The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 2.64 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 Macopin Intake Dam NJ today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:55 PM EDT, the water level was 2.86 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Pequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam NJ rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam 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 Macopin Intake Dam NJ?
The highest level on record is 7.75 ft on March 12, 1936.
Is Pequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam NJ expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01382500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.01833, -74.40111(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 | 2.86 ft | 2026-10-20 21:55 | Provisional |
| Flow | 56.9 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:55 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam NJ (usgs:01382500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/pequannock-river-at-macopin-intake-dam-nj
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