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SwedenRobinsons Branch at Rahway NJ water level
River gauge, Robinsons Branch, New Jersey, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has Robinsons Branch at Rahway NJ at 4.17 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. The 30-day range is 4.17 ft – 4.20 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway River at Rahway NJRiver gauge, Rahway River | 1.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 1.2 mi |
| Rahway River near Springfield NJRiver gauge, Rahway River | 1.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Elizabeth River at Ursino Lake at Elizabeth NJRiver gauge, Elizabeth River | 11.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Green Brook at Seeley Mills NJRiver gauge, Green Brook | 1.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Stony Brook at North Plainfield NJRiver gauge, Stony Brook | 1.90 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Stony Brook at Watchung NJRiver gauge, Stony Brook | 9.61 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Ohrback Lake at Richmond, Staten IslandLake, Ohrback Lake | 249.82 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Passaic River near Chatham NJRiver gauge, Passaic River | 4.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 10 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 Robinsons Branch at Rahway NJ today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT, the water level was 4.17 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Robinsons Branch at Rahway NJ rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Robinsons Branch at Rahway NJ normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:01396000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.60583, -74.29972(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 | 4.17 ft | 2026-10-19 21:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Robinsons Branch at Rahway NJ (usgs:01396000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/robinsons-branch-at-rahway-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