Major Flood
21 ft
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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
20 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Flooding stretches up to the southern portions on Montville. Lower Hook Mountain Road is subject to closures.
21 ft
Widespread flooding in Fairfield, including Bloomfield Avenue. Residences between Route 80 and Route 46 flood. Route 46 East in Wayne is shut down. Commercial properties on Bloomfield Avenue in West Caldwell are flooded.
20.5 ft
Bloomfield Avenue in West Caldwell floods. Matt Drive, Brook Street and Oak Road in Fairfield are flooded and subject to closures.
20 ft
Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland is subject to flooding. Camp Lane Road, River Edge Drive and Broadway Lane in Fairfield are flooded. Stewart Place is closed.
19.5 ft
Horseneck Road in Fairfield is subject to flooding and closures.
19 ft
Street flooding begins in Fairfield including Camp Lane Road. Two Bridges Road is closed going into Lincoln Park and Wayne.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2011 | 24.12 ft | — |
| Oct 9, 1903 | 23.2 ft | — |
| Apr 6, 1984 | 22.9 ft | 8,000 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Passaic River at Pine Brook?
The Passaic River at Pine Brook gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01381900) 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 Pine Brook?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Passaic River at Pine Brook is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Passaic River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Passaic River at Pine Brook to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Passaic River at Pine Brook gauge located?
The gauge is located in Morris County, New Jersey at coordinates 40.8625°N, 74.3217°W. USGS site number: 01381900. 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