Whippany River at Morristown NJ
Is Whippany River at Morristown NJ flooding right now?
Whippany River at Morristown NJ measured 2.08 ft on 2026-09-11 01:40:00 UTC. That observation was 3.9 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.08 ft
Streamflow
19 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.6 ft on Sun, Aug 28, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 5.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.6 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 9 ft | 2011-08-22 |
| 8.6 ft | 1971-08-28 |
| 8.33 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 7.77 ft | 1996-10-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Whippany River near Morristown NJ | 2.9 mi | Morris County |
| Mill Brook at Route 10 at Victory Gardens NJ | 6.0 mi | Morris County |
| Whippany River near Pine Brook NJ | 6.3 mi | Morris County |
| Passaic River near Chatham NJ | 6.6 mi | Morris County |
| Canoe Brook near Summit NJ | 6.9 mi | Essex 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.