at Midwood
New Jersey — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Morris County, New Jersey. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MWLN4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
12 ft
Moderate Flood
9 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
First floor residences take on water in the "Grove" section of Lincoln Park. Route 202 between Wayne and Lincoln Park is closed due to flooding. Fayette Avenue area of Wayne floods. Neighborhoods along Riveredge Road flood.
11.5 ft
Riveredge Road floods.
9.5 ft
Hoffman Grove in the Mt. View section of Wayne begins to flood. Side streets off Ryerson Road flood. Lincoln Boulevard and Two Bridges Road flood.
9 ft
Evacuations start in the "Grove" section of Lincoln Park.
8.8 ft
Ryerson Road begins to flood.
7.7 ft
Lisa Road begins to flood.
7.1 ft
Midwood Road begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2007 | 15.2 ft | — |
| Apr 15, 2007 | 15.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
MWLN4
County
Morris, NJ
Coordinates
40.9169°N, 74.2783°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of at Midwood?
The at Midwood gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for at Midwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for at Midwood is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
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Where is the at Midwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Morris County, New Jersey at coordinates 40.9169°N, 74.2783°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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