Major Flood
19 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Flooding spreads west to near the Newark-Pompton Turnpike.
24 ft
Portions of the railroad tracks are flooded.
22 ft
Water spreads west of the railroad tracks by going underneath them.
21 ft
Flooding occurs across a large area from Jackson Avenue on the north and Riverside Drive on the south between the railroad tracks and the river.
20 ft
Village section of Pompton Plains begins to flood.
19 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in low lying areas of Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.
18.5 ft
Route 23, North and South, is impassable and closed.
18 ft
Pequannock Avenue at Shady Street becomes impassable and blocks Roosevelt and Shady Streets. Oakwood at Shady Street becomes impassable. The first evacuations begin. Flooding occurs on West View Road and the Lower Riverview community areas of Wayne.
17 ft
Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street becomes impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes impassable.
16 ft
Residences on Pequannock Avenue along the river between Madison and Shady streets become surrounded by water. Businesses along Route 23 north begin to flood.
12 ft
The first flooding begins in the area of River Road and Harrison Street.
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 29, 2011 | 25.24 ft | — |
| Apr 5, 1984 | 24.47 ft | 25,400 cfs |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 22.77 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pompton River at Pompton Plains?
The Pompton River at Pompton Plains gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01388500) 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 Pompton River at Pompton Plains?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pompton River at Pompton Plains is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pompton River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pompton River at Pompton Plains 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 Pompton River at Pompton Plains gauge located?
The gauge is located in Morris County, New Jersey at coordinates 40.9697°N, 74.2819°W. USGS site number: 01388500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: at Midwood
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey