River NJ

West Branch Wading River

New Jersey • 39.6815, -74.5444

Length

23 mi

37 km

Elevation

96′ → 5′

91 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

0.08%

4.0 ft/mi

Drainage

157 mi²

406 km²

Avg Flow

140 cfs

1.0 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

50 mi

80 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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Water Level Gauges on West Branch Wading River

There are 2 USGS water level monitoring stations on West Branch Wading River providing real-time flow and stage data.