Musconetcong River river
Total streamflow across the Musconetcong River was last observed at 159 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 315 acre-ft of water today; about 47% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 339 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2021-09-02 when daily discharge volume was observed at 4,860 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Musconetcong River Near Bloomsbury Nj reporting a streamflow rate of 134 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Musconetcong River At Outlet Of Lake Hopatcong Nj with a gauge stage of 1.58 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Musconetcong River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 923 ft, the Musconetcong River At Outlet Of Lake Hopatcong Nj.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Musconetcong River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Musconetcong River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Musconetcong River At Outlet Of Lake Hopatcong Nj
NJ
USGS 01455500
|
25 | 1.58 | -23.7 | 61% | 6 | 785 | 923 |
|
Musconetcong River Near Bloomsbury Nj
NJ
USGS 01457000
|
134 | 1.51 | -12.4 | 64% | 43 | 4,670 | 275 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Musconetcong River
The Musconetcong River is a tributary of the Delaware River that runs for approximately 45 miles through northwestern New Jersey. The river has a rich history, having been used for transportation and industry since the 1700s. It is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Lake Hopatcong and the Merrill Creek Reservoir, which provide drinking water to nearby communities. The river is also a popular recreational spot, with activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. In recent years, efforts have been made to protect the Musconetcong River and its surrounding habitats through conservation and restoration programs. Additionally, the river plays an important role in agriculture, as it provides irrigation for farms in the area.
Recreation along the Musconetcong River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Musconetcong River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Musconetcong River
Where does the data for the Musconetcong River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.