Passaic River near Millington
Somerset County, New Jersey
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
The Somerset County Environmental Education Center in Benards Township is surrounded by water.
- 11 ft
Whitebridge Road in Millington begins to flood.
- 9.8 ft
Significant residential and commercial flooding in Long Hill Township.
- 9 ft
Flooding along Lord Sterling Road in Millington increases. Old Forge Road in Millington begins to flood. Residential evacuations possible in Long Hill Township.
- 8.5 ft
Commercial properties along Valley Road in Long Hill Township begin to flood.
- 8 ft
Bungalow Terrace in Millington begins to flood. Lord Sterling Road in Millington begins to flood. Parking lots along Valley Road in Long Hill Township begin to flood.
- 7.5 ft
Flooding along Morristown Road in the Gillette section on Long Hill Township. Flooding along Warren Avenue in the Stirling Section of Long Hill Township. Both due to backwater.
- 7 ft
Backyards floods along Madison Street in Long Hill Township due to backwater.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2011 | 10.26 ft | 2,180 cfs |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 9.89 ft | 2,290 cfs |
| Aug 28, 1971 | 9.73 ft | 2,170 cfs |
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