NEW JERSEY RIVER GAUGE

Stony Brook at Watchung
Water Level & Flood Stage.

Located in Somerset County, New Jersey on the Stony Brook. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01403540, updated every 15 minutes.

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FLOOD STAGES

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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Minor Flood

14 ft

Action Stage

14 ft

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Historic Crests

Date Stage Flow
Aug 1, 197324.5 ft10,500 cfs
Jul 13, 197520.4 ft4,420 cfs
Sep 15, 199917.16 ft5,380 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

01403540

NWS LID

WTCN4

River

Stony Brook

County

Somerset, NJ

Coordinates

40.6367°N, 74.4514°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Stony Brook at Watchung?

The Stony Brook at Watchung gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01403540) 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 Stony Brook at Watchung?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Stony Brook at Watchung is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when Stony Brook rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Stony Brook at Watchung 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 Stony Brook at Watchung gauge located?

The gauge is located in Somerset County, New Jersey at coordinates 40.6367°N, 74.4514°W. USGS site number: 01403540. 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