Hohokus Brook at Ho-Ho-Kus
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.0 ft; major flooding begins at 7.0 ft.
| Action stage | 2.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.3 ft on Sep 16, 1999 (historic crest)
- 7.1 ft on Nov 8, 1977 (historic crest)
- 6.7 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 5.3 ft on Apr 15, 2007 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.0 ft | Flooding only affects park areas. |
|---|---|
| 5.0 ft | Flooding of around 6 inches on Hollywood Avenue near north franklin turnpike. |
| 7.0 ft | Franklin turnpike is flooded from Maple Avenue to Hollywood Avenue. Major flooding occurs on Marshall Street, warren place, east Glen Avenue and east Ridgewood Road. Hollywood Avenue near north franklin turnpike is flooded with 1 foot of water. |
Forecast office: NWS Upton · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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