Passaic River near Millington
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.0 ft; major flooding begins at 9.8 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 9.8 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.3 ft on Aug 29, 2011 (historic crest)
- 9.9 ft on Oct 20, 1996 (historic crest)
- 9.7 ft on Aug 29, 1971 (historic crest)
- 9.4 ft on Mar 15, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Backyards floods along Madison Street in Long Hill Township due to backwater. |
|---|---|
| 7.5 ft | Flooding along Morristown Road in the Gillette section on Long Hill Township. Flooding along Warren Avenue in the Stirling Section of Long Hill Township. Both due to backwater. |
| 8.0 ft | Bungalow Terrace in Millington begins to flood. Lord Sterling Road in Millington begins to flood. Parking lots along Valley Road in Long Hill Township begin to flood. |
| 8.5 ft | Commercial properties along Valley Road in Long Hill Township begin to flood. |
| 9.0 ft | Flooding along Lord Sterling Road in Millington increases. Old Forge Road in Millington begins to flood. Residential evacuations possible in Long Hill Township. |
| 9.8 ft | Significant residential and commercial flooding in Long Hill Township. |
| 11.0 ft | Whitebridge Road in Millington begins to flood. |
| 12.0 ft | The Somerset County Environmental Education Center in Benards Township is surrounded by water. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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