Pequannock River at Macopin
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.5 ft; major flooding begins at 7.5 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 6.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.4 ft on Oct 10, 1903 (historic crest)
- 8.9 ft on Apr 5, 1984 (historic crest)
- 7.8 ft on Mar 12, 1936 (historic crest)
- 7.7 ft on May 29, 1968 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.5 ft | Road closures begin in both Butler and Bloomingdale due to flooding. |
|---|---|
| 6.5 ft | Both Main Streets in Butler and Bloomingdale flood. Several commercial properties are also flooded. The Hamburg Turnpike experiences significant flooding. Flooding expands to the east side of Bloomingdale. Sloan Park is flooded. |
| 7.5 ft | Major flooding occurs at the Main Street/Hamburg Turnpike intersection in Butler. Additional commercial properties are affected. Main Street in Bloomingdale, and Van Dam Street and Brandt Lane in Bloomingdale, also experience significant flooding. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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