Raritan River at Bound Brook
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 26.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 28.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 30.0 ft; major flooding begins at 33.0 ft.
| Action stage | 26.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 28.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 30.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 33.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 42.1 ft on Sep 2, 2021 (historic crest)
- 42.1 ft on Sep 17, 1999 (historic crest)
- 41.9 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 38.4 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.
| 28.0 ft | Backyard and low areas are protected by levees and the flood wall. Without the levees or if there is a breach in the levees, minor flooding will occur. |
|---|---|
| 30.0 ft | Main Street is protected by flap valves/sluice gates. This level triggers the gate closures to protect Main Street. |
| 33.0 ft | A large portion of Bound Brook is protected by the flood reduction project. Pump station operations become critical, at this stage, for the continued protection of the borough. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Middle Brook at Bound Brook NWS gauge · 0.7 mi
- Raritan River at Manville NWS gauge · 1.8 mi
- Millstone River at Weston NWS gauge · 2.6 mi
- Bound Brook at Middlesex NWS gauge · 3.2 mi
- Peters Brook at Somerville NWS gauge · 3.9 mi
- Millstone River at Millstone NWS gauge · 3.9 mi