Hackensack River at New Milford
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.0 ft; major flooding begins at 10.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.4 ft on Apr 16, 2007 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on Sep 16, 1999 (historic crest)
- 8.2 ft on May 17, 1989 (historic crest)
- 8.0 ft on Apr 5, 1984 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Minor flooding along Columbia Street, Harvard Street, Pine Avenue and Lenox Avenue. Water up to River Edge Road to River Road and New Milford Avenue. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Water into homes along Columbia Street, Harvard Street, Pine Avenue and Lenox Avenue. Flooding along River Edge Road to River Road. Flooding along New Milford Avenue. |
| 10.0 ft | Home evacuations due to water into homes along Columbia Street, Harvard Street, Pine Avenue and Lenox Avenue. River Edge Road to River Road closed due to flooding. New Milford Avenue closed due to flooding. |
Forecast office: NWS Upton · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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- Saddle River at Paramus NWS gauge · 3.8 mi
- Hackensack River at Rivervale NWS gauge · 4.0 mi
- Saddle River at Ridgewood NWS gauge · 4.2 mi
- Hackensack NOAA tide station · 4.8 mi