Ramapo River at Oakland
New Jersey — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Bergen County, New Jersey on the Ramapo River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01387905, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
17 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14.8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Major flooding along River Road and Riverside Drive. Water into homes along River Road. Moderate flooding along Center Street, Park Drive, West Street adn Spring Avenue.
16 ft
Moderate flooding on homes backyard along River Road. Flooding begins along Spring Avenue, Riverside Drive, Center Street, Park Drive and West Street.
15 ft
Minor flooding along River road near Oakland Avenue.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ramapo River at Oakland?
The Ramapo River at Oakland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01387905) 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 Ramapo River at Oakland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ramapo River at Oakland is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14.8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ramapo River rises?
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Where is the Ramapo River at Oakland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bergen County, New Jersey at coordinates 41.0275°N, 74.2500°W. USGS site number: 01387905. 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
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