2026-03-05T18:00:00-07:00
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 245, 246 and 247. * TIMING...Thursday afternoon. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Summary
Total streamflow across the
Musconetcong River
was last observed at
167
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
332
acre-ft of water today; about 56%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
298 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 131 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 1.79 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.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 332 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
167.3 cfs
+31.2 cfs (+22.92%) |
| Percent of Normal | 56.15% |
| Maximum |
4,860.0 cfs
2021-09-02 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Musconetcong River At Outlet Of Lake Hopatcong Nj
USGS 01455500 |
36 cfs | 1.79 ft | 100.55 | |||||
|
Musconetcong River Near Bloomsbury Nj
USGS 01457000 |
131 cfs | 1.55 ft | 11.02 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
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.