Rockaway River at Main Street at Boonton NJ
Is Rockaway River at Main Street at Boonton NJ flooding right now?
No — Rockaway River at Main Street at Boonton NJ is at 1.45 ft, 3.0 ft below its 4.5 ft flood stage, as of 61 min ago.
Gauge height
1.45 ft
Streamflow
363 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 4.5 ft, with major flooding at 7 ft. The highest crest on record was 4.71 ft on Mon, Dec 18, 2023.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3.5 ft | 2.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 4.5 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 7 ft | 5.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 4.71 ft | 2023-12-18 |
| 4.67 ft | 2024-01-10 |
| 3.7 ft | 2014-05-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rockaway River above Reservoir at Boonton NJ | 0.6 mi | Morris County |
| Rockaway River below Reservoir at Boonton NJ | 1.5 mi | Morris County |
| Beaver Brook at Rockaway NJ | 4.3 mi | Morris County |
| Beaver Brook at outlet of Splitrock Reservoir NJ | 4.4 mi | Morris County |
| Passaic R at Horse Neck Bridge near Pine Brook NJ | 4.5 mi | Morris County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.