Wanaque River at Wanaque
Passaic County, New Jersey
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Flooding expands in Pompton Lakes. Flooding increases between Hershfield Park Place. Riverdale Road floods. First floor residential flooding occurs.
- 10 ft
Flooding expands in Pompton Lakes. Roads between Hershfield Park Place and Riverdale Road flood. Residences are flooded, mainly basements.
- 9 ft
Back Beach Park in Wanaque is completely submerged. 4th Avenue is Wanaque takes on water. Flooding in Pompton Lakes expands between Wanaque Avenue and the Paterson Hamburg Turnpike. Industry and residential homes are flooded.
- 8 ft
The athletic fields at Back Beach Park in Wanaque flood. Flooding expands across the light industrial area off of Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes. Flooding also expands across VFW Way in Pompton Lakes. Backyard flooding worsens on Henderson Court and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes. Basement flooding is possible.
- 7 ft
Back Beach Park in Wanaque begins to flood. The light industrial area off of Lakeside Avenue in Pompton Lakes floods. VFW Way in Pompton Lakes begins to flood. Backyards flood on Henderson Court and Hill Court in Pompton Lakes.
- 6 ft
John E. Murrin Park begins to flood. Hershfield Park floods. The athletic fields begin to take on water. Parking lots and Hershfield Park Place floods. Carlough Field floods.
- 5 ft
Open adjacent land begins to flood. Waters rise around Wilderness Island Park.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1984 | 10.82 ft | 10,500 cfs |
| Mar 30, 1951 | 9.12 ft | 8,470 cfs |
| May 28, 1968 | 8.42 ft | 5,920 cfs |
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