Saddle River river
Total streamflow across the Saddle River was last observed at 77 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 153 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 165 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-01-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at 6,819 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Saddle River At Lodi Nj reporting a streamflow rate of 58.1 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Saddle River, with a gauge stage of 2.07 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Saddle River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 190 ft, the Saddle River At Upper Saddle River Nj.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Saddle River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Saddle River
All 3 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Saddle River At Upper Saddle River Nj
NJ
USGS 01390450
|
5 | 1.86 | -21.6 | 62% | 0 | 1,730 | 190 |
|
Saddle River At Ridgewood Nj
NJ
USGS 01390500
|
13 | 0.78 | -14.9 | 60% | 0 | 3,340 | 76 |
|
Saddle River At Lodi Nj
NJ
USGS 01391500
|
58 | 2.07 | -12.6 | 55% | 18 | 5,020 | 26 |
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
Saddle River
The Saddle River is a 20.3-mile-long river located in northern New Jersey. Its headwaters are in the Ramapo Mountains, and it flows eastward into the Passaic River. The river has a rich history, having been used for transportation and industry in the past. Today, it serves as a source of drinking water for several towns and cities, and there are several reservoirs and dams along its length, including the Woodcliff Lake Dam and the Oradell Reservoir. Recreationally, the river is popular for fishing and kayaking, and there are several parks and trails along its banks. Agriculturally, the river is used for irrigation and as a source of water for livestock. Over the years, the Saddle River has faced pollution and environmental challenges, but efforts are underway to improve its water quality and protect its ecosystem.
Recreation along the Saddle River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Saddle 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 Saddle River
Where does the data for the Saddle 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.