Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.5 ft; major flooding begins at 14.5 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.6 ft on Aug 29, 2011 (historic crest)
- 21.6 ft on Apr 5, 1984 (historic crest)
- 18.1 ft on Mar 14, 2010 (historic crest)
- 17.0 ft on Apr 16, 2007 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Nuisance, low lying flooding, occurs near the dam in the Pompton Lakes. |
|---|---|
| 11.5 ft | South section of Pompton Lakes experiences flooding. |
| 12.5 ft | Several residences in Pompton Lakes, along Riveredge Drive, take on water. |
| 13.5 ft | Hamburg Turnpike is closed between Route 202 and Riverview Road. Many residences are flooded south of Dawes Highway. |
| 14.5 ft | Major flooding with evacuations. Flooding worsened by the confluence of the Pompton River. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes Dam NWS gauge · 0.1 mi
- Ramapo River at Dawes Highway at Pompton Lakes NWS gauge · 0.4 mi
- Pequannock River at Riverdale NWS gauge · 1.0 mi
- Ramapo River at Lakseside Ave at Pompton Lakes NWS gauge · 1.1 mi
- Pompton River at Pompton Plains NWS gauge · 1.5 mi
- Ramapo River at Oakland NWS gauge · 2.9 mi