Cowanesque River near Lawrenceville
Critical Stages
11' - Action
13' - Flood
14' - Moderate
17' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 6:00 AM EST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 7.44 ft
Flow: 0.0846 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/5 | 7.4 | 0.071 |
| 7 PM 12/5 | 7.4 | 0.071 |
| 1 AM 12/6 | 7.4 | 0.071 |
| 7 AM 12/6 | 7.4 | 0.071 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 7.4 | 0.071 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 7.4 | 0.071 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 7.4 | 0.071 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 7.4 | 0.071 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 5:45 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 5:30 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 5:15 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 5:00 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 4:45 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 4:30 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 4:15 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 4:00 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 3:45 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 3:30 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 3:15 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 3:00 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 2:45 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 2:30 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 2:15 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 2:00 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 1:45 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 1:30 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 1:15 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 1:00 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 12:45 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 12:30 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 12:15 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 12:00 AM 12/5 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 11:45 PM 12/4 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 11:30 PM 12/4 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 11:15 PM 12/4 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
| 10:45 PM 12/4 | 7.44 | 0.0846 |
18.1' -
Flood of record from September 1975.
17' -
Widespread flooding occurs on the right, or south bank. Most of Lawrenceville will be evacuated.
16' -
Numerous homes on the right, or south bank are affected by flood waters.
15.5' -
FEMA 0.2 0X0P+0nnual Chance Flood Level (500-year flood).
14.5' -
FEMA 1 0X0P+0nnual Chance Flood Level (100-year flood).
14' -
Several homes are flooded on the right, or south bank.
13' -
The right or south bank overflows near Lawrenceville, affecting homes in low lying areas.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 26, 1975 | 18.13 |
| Jun 23, 1972 | 17.26 |
| Feb 25, 1977 | 16.99 |
| Mar 15, 1978 | 15.41 |
| Sep 25, 1977 | 13.75 |
| May 14, 1978 | 13.56 |
| Mar 21, 1978 | 13.38 |
| Jan 9, 1978 | 13.3 |
| Feb 2, 1970 | 13 |
| Jan 23, 1996 | 12.409999847412 |
| Aug 19, 1984 | 11.48 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.