Rockaway River at Main Street at Boonton NJ
Is Rockaway River at Main Street at Boonton NJ flooding right now?
Rockaway River at Main Street at Boonton NJ measured 0.99 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 3.5 ft below its 4.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.99 ft
Streamflow
89 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 | 2.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 4.5 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 7 ft | 6.0 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 |
Last 7 days
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 River 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.