Saddle River at Upper Saddle River
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.0 ft; major flooding begins at 5.5 ft.
| Action stage | 4.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 5.6 ft on Sep 16, 1999 (historic crest)
- 5.2 ft on Nov 8, 1977 (historic crest)
- 5.0 ft on Feb 2, 1973 (historic crest)
- 4.9 ft on Apr 15, 2007 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.5 ft | Flooding between West and East Saddle Road between Allendale Road and Lake Street. Flooding begin at Lion Memorial Park. |
|---|---|
| 5.0 ft | Allendale road between East and West Saddle River road closed due to flooding. Flooding into Water Ford Gardens and flooding across Lions Memorial Park. Lake Street between East and West Saddle River road closed due to flooding. |
| 5.5 ft | Road closed due to major flooding at the intersection of West Saddle River road and East Allendale Road. Major flooding at Water Fords Gardens. Road closed due to major flooding on Lake Street between East and West Saddle River road. Lions Memorial Park under water. |
Forecast office: NWS Upton · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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