Saddle River at Ridgewood
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.0 ft; major flooding begins at 7.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.4 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | Minor flooding begins along east Saddle River road...Queens court and Kingsbridge lane. Minor flooding begins across Saddle River county park. |
|---|---|
| 6.0 ft | Moderate flooding along east Saddle River road...Queens court and Kingsbridge lane. Moderate flooding across Saddle River county park. |
| 7.0 ft | East Saddle River road closed between east Glen avenue and Bingham road. Major flooding across Saddle River county park. |
Forecast office: NWS Upton · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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