North Branch Raritan River near Raritan
Somerset County, New Jersey
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
US Route 202 is closed. Flooding extends west of Vanderveer Avenue to Burnt Mill Road.
- 19 ft
The bridge on Old York Road between Branchburg and Bridgewater is closed due to flooding.
- 18 ft
Helfreds Landing in Bridgewater floods.
- 15 ft
US Route 202 in Branchburg begins to flood, starting with the northbound lanes. Chambers Brook experiences back water causing flooding to occur along Chambers Brook Road.
- 14 ft
The first evacuations begin in Branchburg near Route 28 and Vaanderveer Avenue.
- 12 ft
Vaanderveer Avenue in Branchburg begins to flood.
- 10 ft
Flooding begins along Old York Road and in Branchburg.
- 8 ft
North Branch Park floods.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | 19.52 ft | 33,980 cfs |
| Sep 15, 1999 | 18.98 ft | 29,000 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 17.97 ft | 40,600 cfs |
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