Is the Rockaway River flooding?
The Rockaway River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in New Jersey. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Rockaway River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 6 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all New Jersey river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Rockaway River below Reservoir at Boonton NJ. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.73 ft on 28 August 2011, carrying 7,390 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (114 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.71 ft, 8.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockaway River at Main Street at Boonton NJ | No flooding | 0.99 ft | 4.5 ft | |
| Rockaway River below Reservoir at Boonton NJ | No flooding | 1.71 ft | 5 ft | |
| Rockaway River at NJ Rt 15 at Berkshire Valley NJ | No current data | — | — | — |
| Rockaway River at Berkshire Valley NJ | No current data | — | — | — |
| Rockaway River above Reservoir at Boonton NJ | No current data | — | — | — |
| Rockaway River at Warren Street at Dover NJ | No flood stage defined | 1.74 ft | — |