Major Flood
10.5 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
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10.5 ft
Major flooding along Laurel Drive, Milltown Road and Smithfield Drive. Major flooding behind Petco's and Blink Fitness shopping center parking lot near Black Brook Park. Major flooding near Kenilworth Blvd between Dorset Drive and Wilshire Drive. Major flooding along Springfield Avenue, Central Avenue and Eastman Street. Moderate flooding along W Holly Street.
8.5 ft
Moderate flooding along Laurel Drive, Milltown Road and Smithfield Drive. Moderate flooding behind Petco's and Blink Fitness shopping center parking lot near Black Brook Park. Moderate flooding near Kenilworth Blvd between Dorset Drive and Wilshire Drive. Moderate flooding along Springfield Avenue, Central Avenue and Eastman Street. Minor flood along W Holly Street.
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Minor flooding along Laurel Drive, Milltown Road and Smithfield Drive. Minor flooding behind Petco's and Blink Fitness shopping center parking lot near Black Brook Park. Minor flooding near Kenilworth Blvd between Dorset Drive and Wilshire Drive.
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 27, 2011 | 10.88 ft | 8,620 cfs |
| Sep 1, 2021 | 10.81 ft | 8,320 cfs |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 10.67 ft | 7,990 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rahway River at Springfield?
The Rahway River at Springfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01394500) 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 Rahway River at Springfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rahway River at Springfield is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rahway River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rahway River at Springfield 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 Rahway River at Springfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Union County, New Jersey at coordinates 40.6864°N, 74.3122°W. USGS site number: 01394500. 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