Ramapo River water level · NJ
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Ramapo River (Ramapo River Above Dam At Pompton Lakes).
Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 01387998, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
10.22ft
recorded Nov 4, 7:30 AM
−0.03ft
falling
−0.07ft
falling
10.22–10.34ft
lowest to highest
54.3°F
USGS sensor
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 10.22 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Nov 3 | 10.24 | ↓ 0.02 |
| Nov 2 | 10.26 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Nov 1 | 10.27 | ↑ 0.01 |
| Oct 31 | 10.26 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 30 | 10.27 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 29 | 10.30 | ↑ 0.01 |
| Oct 28 | 10.29 | 0 |
| Oct 27 | 10.29 | 0 |
| Oct 26 | 10.29 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 25 | 10.30 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 24 | 10.31 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 23 | 10.34 | 0 |
| Oct 22 | 10.34 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 8:11 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
Ramapo River water level questions
- What is the water level at Ramapo River today?
- 10.22 ft, recorded Nov 4, 7:30 AM at USGS gauge 01387998. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is Ramapo River rising or falling?
- falling — 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for Ramapo River?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 10.22 ft to 10.34 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
- Where does the water level data for Ramapo River come from?
- USGS gauge 01387998 (Ramapo River Above Dam At Pompton Lakes), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at Ramapo River?
- 54.3°F at the latest gauge reading.
Gage height history
Gage height · USGS gauge 01387998
Reading the chart. This gauge reports gage height — the depth of water above the sensor reference point, not absolute elevation. Trends matter more than the absolute number: a falling trend means shrinking launch depth.
Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.
About this lake
- Location
- 40.9928°, -74.2789°
- Gauge datum
- 190 ft
- USGS gauge
- 01387998
- Water temp sensor
- Yes
Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. In the Northeast, the strongest lake wind usually arrives with cold fronts and the northwest flow behind them. Long, narrow lakes channel wind along their axis, and a sunny afternoon can double a light morning breeze on big water.
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