Passaic River at Chatham
Morris County, New Jersey
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Flooding begins between University Avenue and Route 24, north of Main Street.
- 10 ft
Charwood and Brook Roads begin to flood. Passaic Street begins to flood near the intersection of Osborne Avenue. Edward Court begins to flood.
- 9 ft
Business parking lots between Chatham Road and the Passaic River flood.
- 8 ft
Businesses along John F. Kennedy Parkway, west of the Morris Turnpike, begin to flood.
- 6.5 ft
The Central and Bridge Avenue bridges in Chatham Township are subject to closures. Edgewood Road is closed.
- 6 ft
Portions of the Shepard Kolluck Park in Chatham floods. River Road by Henry Drive is subject to closures.
- 5.5 ft
Open areas adjacent to the Passaic River flood in New Providence, Chatham Township, and Berkley Heights.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 1973 | 9.36 ft | 3,380 cfs |
| Sep 1, 2021 | 8.41 ft | 3,047 cfs |
| Jan 8, 1905 | 8.3 ft | 3,000 cfs |
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