Major Flood
5.5 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
5 ft
Minor Flood
4.5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
5.5 ft
Road closed due to major flooding at the intersection of West Saddle River road and East Allendale Road. Major flooding at Water Fords Gardens. Road closed due to major flooding on Lake Street between East and West Saddle River road. Lions Memorial Park under water.
5 ft
Allendale road between East and West Saddle River road closed due to flooding. Flooding into Water Ford Gardens and flooding across Lions Memorial Park. Lake Street between East and West Saddle River road closed due to flooding.
4.5 ft
Flooding between West and East Saddle Road between Allendale Road and Lake Street. Flooding begin at Lion Memorial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 1999 | 5.64 ft | — |
| Nov 7, 1977 | 5.25 ft | — |
| Feb 1, 1973 | 5.02 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 Upper Saddle River?
The Saddle River at Upper Saddle River gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01390450) 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 Upper Saddle River?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Saddle River at Upper Saddle River is 4.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5 feet, and major flooding at 5.5 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 Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bergen County, New Jersey at coordinates 41.0589°N, 74.0953°W. USGS site number: 01390450. 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