Hackensack River at Rivervale
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.5 ft; major flooding begins at 8.0 ft.
| Action stage | 4.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 6.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 8.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.3 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on Apr 16, 2007 (historic crest)
- 8.1 ft on Mar 14, 2010 (historic crest)
- 7.8 ft on May 30, 1984 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Record flooding. Flooding along Westwood avenue near Clauss lane. Water into basements. Street closed. |
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Forecast office: NWS Upton · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Pascack River at Westwood NWS gauge · 1.7 mi
- Pascack River at Park Ridge NWS gauge · 3.7 mi
- Hackensack River at New Milford NWS gauge · 4.0 mi
- New Millford NOAA tide station · 4.9 mi
- Alpine NOAA tide station · 5.3 mi
- Saddle River at Ridgewood NWS gauge · 5.4 mi