Is the Whippany River flooding?
The Whippany River is tracked by 3 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 Whippany River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 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 Whippany River at Morristown NJ. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.58 ft on 28 August 2011, carrying 3,780 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1922 (104 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.06 ft, 7.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whippany River at Morristown NJ | No flooding | 2.06 ft | 6 ft | |
| Whippany River near Pine Brook NJ | No flooding | 2.91 ft | 9 ft | |
| Whippany River near Morristown NJ | No flood stage defined | 2.22 ft | — |