Rahway River at Springfield
Union County, New Jersey
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10.5 ft
Major flooding along Laurel Drive, Milltown Road and Smithfield Drive. Major flooding behind Petco's and Blink Fitness shopping center parking lot near Black Brook Park. Major flooding near Kenilworth Blvd between Dorset Drive and Wilshire Drive. Major flooding along Springfield Avenue, Central Avenue and Eastman Street. Moderate flooding along W Holly Street.
- 8.5 ft
Moderate flooding along Laurel Drive, Milltown Road and Smithfield Drive. Moderate flooding behind Petco's and Blink Fitness shopping center parking lot near Black Brook Park. Moderate flooding near Kenilworth Blvd between Dorset Drive and Wilshire Drive. Moderate flooding along Springfield Avenue, Central Avenue and Eastman Street. Minor flood along W Holly Street.
- 7 ft
Minor flooding along Laurel Drive, Milltown Road and Smithfield Drive. Minor flooding behind Petco's and Blink Fitness shopping center parking lot near Black Brook Park. Minor flooding near Kenilworth Blvd between Dorset Drive and Wilshire Drive.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2011 | 10.88 ft | 8,620 cfs |
| Sep 1, 2021 | 10.81 ft | 8,320 cfs |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 10.67 ft | 7,990 cfs |
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