RIVER GAUGE · HACKENSACK RIVER
Hackensack River at Rivervale
Bergen County, New Jersey
Water level1.84 ft
Flow61 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4.5 ft
Minor flood5.5 ft
Moderate flood6.5 ft
Major flood8 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Record flooding. Flooding along Westwood avenue near Clauss lane. Water into basements. Street closed.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2011 | 12.26 ft | 4,660 cfs |
| Apr 15, 2007 | 12.19 ft | 4,650 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2010 | 8.12 ft | 2,550 cfs |
Flood map
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