Rockaway River at Boonton below reservoir
Morris County, New Jersey
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8 ft
Due to high water on the Rockaway River, water backs up through storm drains and flood portions of Lancaster Avenue, Normandy Drive, Buckingham Circle, Sheffield Place, Manchester Drive and Konner Avenue in Montville. High water on the Rockaway also backs up Hatfield Creek in Montville and causes additional flooding on Lancaster Avenue.
- 7.7 ft
Change Bridge Road in Montville, north of Woodmont Road and south of Stiles Lane, floods. River Road in Montville floods near Condurso's Garden Center. Both roads are closed.
- 6 ft
Flooding occurs on Vail Road in Montville. The Road heading into Parsippany is subject to closures.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2011 | 9.73 ft | 6,140 cfs |
| Jan 24, 1979 | 8.3 ft | 4,380 cfs |
| May 28, 1968 | 8.2 ft | 4,260 cfs |
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