RIVER GAUGE · PECKMAN RIVER
Peckman River at Verona
Essex County, New Jersey
Water level-0.44 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:40 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action3 ft
Minor flood3.5 ft
Moderate flood4 ft
Major flood5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 5 ft
Water covering roads and 1 to 3 feet of water into properties along Bloomfield Avenue and Lakeside Avenue near Verona Park.
- 4 ft
1 to 2 feet of water along Lakeside Avenue and Bloomside Avenue Intersection.
- 3.5 ft
Minor flooding along Lakeside Avenue and Bloomside Avenue Intersection.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 1999 | 6.57 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Aug 11, 2018 | 6.36 ft | — |
Flood map
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