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SwedenRockaway River below Reservoir at Boonton NJ water level
River gauge, Rockaway River, New Jersey, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 52.2 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:25 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Rockaway River below Reservoir at Boonton NJ, where the gauge shows 2.14 ft.
It is 2.86 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.14 ft – 2.46 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 9.73 ftAugust 29, 2011
- Forecast peak
- 2.20 ftTuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 5.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 8.00 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.
- 7.70 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.
- 6.00 ft
- Flooding occurs on Vail Road in Montville. The Road heading into Parsippany is subject to closures.
- 2.14 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 58 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.73 ft | August 29, 2011 |
| 2 | 8.30 ft | January 25, 1979 |
| 3 | 8.20 ft | May 29, 1968 |
| 4 | 8.17 ft | April 6, 1984 |
| 5 | 8.12 ft | March 14, 2010 |
| 6 | 8.09 ft | April 16, 2007 |
| 7 | 8.03 ft | March 12, 1936 |
| 8 | 7.96 ft | October 20, 1996 |
| 9 | 7.95 ft | March 12, 2011 |
| 10 | 7.84 ft | December 19, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Rockaway River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockaway River at Warren Street at Dover NJRiver gauge, Rockaway River | 49.6 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Rockaway River at Main Street at Boonton NJRiver gauge, Rockaway River | 1.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 1.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whippany River near Pine Brook NJRiver gauge, Whippany River | 3.64 ft | High | −0.43 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Passaic River at Pine Brook NJRiver gauge, Passaic River | 15.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.61 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Passaic River at I-80 at Singac NJRiver gauge, Passaic River | 3.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 7 mi |
| Whippany River at Morristown NJRiver gauge, Whippany River | 2.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Pompton River at Pompton Plains NJRiver gauge, Pompton River | 8.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 8 mi |
| Pequannock River at Macopin Intake Dam NJRiver gauge, Pequannock River | 2.83 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Passaic River above Beatties Dam at Little Falls NJRiver gauge, Passaic River | 8.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 8 mi |
| Whippany River near Morristown NJRiver gauge, Whippany River | 11.9 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Rockaway River below Reservoir at Boonton NJ?
The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 2.86 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Rockaway River below Reservoir at Boonton NJ today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.14 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Rockaway River below Reservoir at Boonton NJ rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rockaway River below Reservoir at Boonton NJ normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rockaway River below Reservoir at Boonton NJ?
The highest level on record is 9.73 ft on August 29, 2011.
Is Rockaway River below Reservoir at Boonton NJ expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01381000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.89694, -74.39472(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.14 ft | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 52.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Rockaway River below Reservoir at Boonton NJ (usgs:01381000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/rockaway-river-below-reservoir-at-boonton-nj
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