Major Flood
7 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
6 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7 ft
East Saddle River road closed between east Glen avenue and Bingham road. Major flooding across Saddle River county park.
6 ft
Moderate flooding along east Saddle River road...Queens court and Kingsbridge lane. Moderate flooding across Saddle River county park.
5 ft
Minor flooding begins along east Saddle River road...Queens court and Kingsbridge lane. Minor flooding begins across Saddle River county park.
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 | 11.42 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Saddle River at Ridgewood?
The Saddle River at Ridgewood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01390500) 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 Ridgewood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Saddle River at Ridgewood is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at 7 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bergen County, New Jersey at coordinates 40.9850°N, 74.0914°W. USGS site number: 01390500. 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