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Pompton River at Pompton Plains
Critical Stages
13' - Action
16' - Flood
18' - Moderate
19' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:15 AM EST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 7.83 ft
Flow: 0.135 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/6 | 7.7 | 0.112 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 7.7 | 0.112 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 7.6 | 0.097 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 7.6 | 0.097 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 7.6 | 0.097 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 7.6 | 0.097 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 7.6 | 0.097 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 7.6 | 0.097 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 7:45 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 7.82 | 0.134 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 7.82 | 0.134 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 7.82 | 0.134 |
| 5:45 AM 12/6 | 7.82 | 0.134 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 7.82 | 0.134 |
| 5:15 AM 12/6 | 7.82 | 0.134 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 7.82 | 0.134 |
| 4:45 AM 12/6 | 7.82 | 0.134 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 7.82 | 0.134 |
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 1:45 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 1:30 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 1:15 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 7.83 | 0.135 |
26' -
Flooding spreads west to near the Newark-Pompton Turnpike.
24' -
Portions of the railroad tracks are flooded.
22' -
Water spreads west of the railroad tracks by going underneath them.
21' -
Flooding occurs across a large area from Jackson Avenue on the north and Riverside Drive on the south between the railroad tracks and the river.
20' -
Village section of Pompton Plains begins to flood.
19' -
Widespread flooding occurs in low lying areas of Wayne, Pequannock and Pompton Lakes.
18.5' -
Route 23, North and South, is impassable and closed.
18' -
Pequannock Avenue at Shady Street becomes impassable and blocks Roosevelt and Shady Streets. Oakwood at Shady Street becomes impassable. The first evacuations begin. Flooding occurs on West View Road and the Lower Riverview community areas of Wayne.
17' -
Pequannock Avenue at Roosevelt Street becomes impassable. Route 23 exit ramp at Alexander Avenue becomes impassable.
16' -
Residences on Pequannock Avenue along the river between Madison and Shady streets become surrounded by water. Businesses along Route 23 north begin to flood.
12' -
The first flooding begins in the area of River Road and Harrison Street.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2011 | 25.24 |
| Apr 6, 1984 | 24.47 |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 22.77 |
| May 30, 1968 | 22.18 |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 22.11 |
| Apr 16, 2007 | 21.72 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 21.21 |
| Sep 17, 1999 | 21 |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 20.42 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 20.38 |
| Feb 3, 1973 | 20.37 |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 20.33 |
| Mar 7, 2011 | 20.28 |
| Apr 17, 2011 | 19.8 |
| Sep 2, 2021 | 19.58 |
| Apr 10, 1980 | 19.56 |
| Nov 9, 1977 | 18.65 |
| Oct 9, 2005 | 17.86 |
| Oct 13, 2005 | 17.56 |
| Jan 28, 1996 | 16.96 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
