Major Flood
8 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
7 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Avenue E to Central Avenue on Main Street closed due to flooding. Voto Tedesco park under water by Lodi DPW.
12 ft
Flooding along Passaic Street. Impassable.
11 ft
Main Street between Church Street and Union Street closed due to flooding. Water in the basement of Washington Elementary School.
10.5 ft
Flooding at Anna Belli Field and apartments across the way. Flooding along Sprout Brook.
10 ft
Basement flooding in Boys and Girls Club. Flooding along the local bridge and flooding into houses along baseball field. Flooding also at Rochelle Park Swim Club, pool and courts totally flooded.
9 ft
Building Complex parking lot along Main Street completely flooded. Flooding at Superstar Auto Collision LLC. Flooding at the T-Mobile store and the senior housing complex as well as flooding along Route 46 by John Street.
8.5 ft
Flooding at Washington Elementary School next to Main Street. Water begins to overflow into the parking lot at Felician College.
8 ft
Boys and Girls Club flooded. Saddle Brook flooding roads near Rochelle Park Swim Club. Flooding across the entire parking lot at the Municipal Building in Rochelle Park.
7.5 ft
Water begins to go up the stairs of the Boys and Girls Club.
7 ft
Flooding in parking lots at the Building Complex along Main Street. Flooding at the back parking lot of CVS, LA Fitness and Fire House.
6.5 ft
Flooding begins at the Municipal Building in Rochelle Park parking lot.
6 ft
Flooding on the Boys and Girls Club parking lot. Flooding begins at the parking lot of the Portuguese American Club. Flooding starts at the intersection of Kimming Avenue adn Borig Place. Flooding also begins at the parking lot at the Municipal building in Rochelle Park. Saddle Brook along Rochelle Park Swim Club water is overflowing.
5.5 ft
Saddle River begins to overflow into the back parking lot of the Boys and Girls club.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 1999 | 13.94 ft | 5,330 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 13.5 ft | — |
| Apr 15, 2007 | 12.99 ft | 5,050 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 Saddle River at Lodi?
The Saddle River at Lodi gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01391500) 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 Saddle River at Lodi?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Saddle River at Lodi is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Saddle River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Saddle River at Lodi 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 Saddle River at Lodi gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bergen County, New Jersey at coordinates 40.8903°N, 74.0808°W. USGS site number: 01391500. 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