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Rockaway River at Boonton below reservoir
Critical Stages
4.5' - Action
5' - Flood
7' - Moderate
8' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:00 AM EST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.58 ft
Flow: 0.0091 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/6 | 1.7 | 0.014 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 1.7 | 0.014 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 1.7 | 0.014 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 1.7 | 0.014 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 1.7 | 0.014 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 1.7 | 0.014 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 1.7 | 0.014 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 1.7 | 0.014 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 7:45 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 5:45 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 5:15 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 4:45 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 2:30 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 2:15 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 1:45 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 1:30 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 1:15 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
| 12:45 AM 12/6 | 1.58 | 0.0091 |
8' -
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' -
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' -
Flooding occurs on Vail Road in Montville. The Road heading into Parsippany is subject to closures.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2011 | 9.73 |
| Jan 25, 1979 | 8.3 |
| May 29, 1968 | 8.2 |
| Apr 6, 1984 | 8.17 |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 8.12 |
| Apr 16, 2007 | 8.09 |
| Mar 12, 1936 | 8.03 |
| Oct 20, 1996 | 7.96 |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 7.95 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 7.84 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 7.82 |
| Oct 10, 1903 | 7.8 |
| May 17, 1990 | 7.4 |
| Jun 1, 1972 | 7.36 |
| Jan 28, 1996 | 7.27 |
| Dec 22, 1973 | 7.26 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 7.23 |
| Feb 3, 1973 | 7.22 |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 7.19 |
| Jun 2, 1952 | 7.18 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
