River stage
Passaic River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 8 of 8
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 8 of 8 gauges on the Passaic River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Passaic River levels, gauge by gauge
The Passaic River is measured at 8 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Beatties Dam | 9.25 ft | below flood stage |
| Chatham | 4.35 ft | normal, rising |
| Clifton | 1.76 ft | normal, rising |
| Little Falls | 3.04 ft | normal, rising |
| Millington | 5.87 ft | normal, rising |
| Newark | 4.05 ft | normal, steady |
| Pine Brook | 16.98 ft | normal, rising |
| Singac | 4.35 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Passaic River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Chatham, NJ, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Spruce Run 2 gauges
- Delaware River (DE, NJ, NY) 20 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Passaic River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 8 reporting gauges on the Passaic River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Passaic River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Chatham is at 4.35 ft; Clifton is at 1.76 ft; Little Falls is at 3.04 ft; Millington is at 5.87 ft.
Where is the Passaic River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 8 gauges on the Passaic River in New Jersey.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.