Pequannock River at Riverdale
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.6 ft on Apr 5, 1984 (historic crest)
- 12.6 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 9.7 ft on Dec 18, 2023 (historic crest)
- 9.4 ft on Jan 27, 1996 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Business along Main Street in Bloomingdale, closest to the river, begin to flood. Brandt Lane in Bloomingdale begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Additional businesses along Main Street in Bloomingdale take on water. |
| 10.0 ft | Brandt Lane in Bloomingdale floods in several spots and becomes impassable. |
| 11.0 ft | Main Street, Van Dam Avenue, and Hamilton Street in Bloomingdale flood. Houses on Garden Avenue in Riverdale begin to flood. |
| 12.0 ft | Riverview Terrace in Riverdale floods. Houses take on water. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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