Passaic River at Clifton (Dundee Dam)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.0 ft; major flooding begins at 7.0 ft.
| Action stage | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.4 ft on Oct 10, 1903 (historic crest)
- 6.8 ft on Mar 2, 1902 (historic crest)
- 6.4 ft on Mar 13, 1936 (historic crest)
- 6.0 ft on Apr 7, 1977 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.5 ft | The lower end of East-Holsman Street, closest ot the river, begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 4.0 ft | The lower end of Bergen Street, closest to the river, begins to flood. |
| 4.5 ft | River Drive in Elmwood Park begins to flood. |
| 5.5 ft | Industrial area in the vicinity of Route 80 begins to flood. |
| 6.0 ft | River Road at River Drive in Elmwood Park begins to flood. Riverside Place in Garfield begins to flood as does Somerset Street. Market Street in Elmwood Park begins to flood. |
| 6.5 ft | River Drive in Garfield becomes impassable. Cambridge Avenue in Garfield begins to flood, including residential properties. Pulaski Park in Paterson is submerged with water. |
| 7.0 ft | Business' between Route 46 and 80 in Elmwood Park are flooded and sustain first floor damage. Market Street is subject to closures. Residential properties surrounding Pulaski Park are flooded. Many homes between Passaic Street and Van Winkler in Garfield are flooded. |
| 8.0 ft | Flooding stretches to Palisades Avenue in Garfield. Flooding stretches to 3rd Street in Paterson. |
| 8.5 ft | Midland Avenue in Garfield is flooded. |
| 9.0 ft | Flooding extends to Market Street in Paterson. Outwater Lane in Garfield is flooded near River Drive. Commercial properties near Route 21 in Paterson are flooded. Portions of Route 20 and 46, near the Garden State Parkway, are flooded. Industrial area between Route 46 and 80 in Elmwood Park is submerged with several feet of water. |
Forecast office: NWS Upton · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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