Major Flood
7 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
6 ft
Minor Flood
4.5 ft
Action Stage
3.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
Flooding extends to Market Street in Paterson. Outwater Lane in Garfield is flooded near River Drive. Commercial properties near Route 21 in Paterson are flooded. Portions of Route 20 and 46, near the Garden State Parkway, are flooded. Industrial area between Route 46 and 80 in Elmwood Park is submerged with several feet of water.
8.5 ft
Midland Avenue in Garfield is flooded.
8 ft
Flooding stretches to Palisades Avenue in Garfield. Flooding stretches to 3rd Street in Paterson.
7 ft
Business' between Route 46 and 80 in Elmwood Park are flooded and sustain first floor damage. Market Street is subject to closures. Residential properties surrounding Pulaski Park are flooded. Many homes between Passaic Street and Van Winkler in Garfield are flooded.
6.5 ft
River Drive in Garfield becomes impassable. Cambridge Avenue in Garfield begins to flood, including residential properties. Pulaski Park in Paterson is submerged with water.
6 ft
River Road at River Drive in Elmwood Park begins to flood. Riverside Place in Garfield begins to flood as does Somerset Street. Market Street in Elmwood Park begins to flood.
5.5 ft
Industrial area in the vicinity of Route 80 begins to flood.
4.5 ft
River Drive in Elmwood Park begins to flood.
4 ft
The lower end of Bergen Street, closest to the river, begins to flood.
3.5 ft
The lower end of East-Holsman Street, closest ot the river, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 1903 | 8.4 ft | 35,800 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1902 | 6.8 ft | 22,677 cfs |
| Mar 12, 1936 | 6.42 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Passaic River at Clifton (Dundee Dam)?
The Passaic River at Clifton (Dundee Dam) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01389890) 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 Passaic River at Clifton (Dundee Dam)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Passaic River at Clifton (Dundee Dam) is 4.5 feet. Action stage begins at 3.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at 7 feet.
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Where is the Passaic River at Clifton (Dundee Dam) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Passaic County, New Jersey at coordinates 40.8825°N, 74.1272°W. USGS site number: 01389890. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey