Rahway River at Springfield
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.5 ft; major flooding begins at 10.5 ft.
| Action stage | 6.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.9 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 10.8 ft on Sep 2, 2021 (historic crest)
- 10.7 ft on Sep 16, 1999 (historic crest)
- 9.8 ft on Aug 2, 1973 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Minor flooding along Laurel Drive, Milltown Road and Smithfield Drive. Minor flooding behind Petco's and Blink Fitness shopping center parking lot near Black Brook Park. Minor flooding near Kenilworth Blvd between Dorset Drive and Wilshire Drive. |
|---|---|
| 8.5 ft | Moderate flooding along Laurel Drive, Milltown Road and Smithfield Drive. Moderate flooding behind Petco's and Blink Fitness shopping center parking lot near Black Brook Park. Moderate flooding near Kenilworth Blvd between Dorset Drive and Wilshire Drive. Moderate flooding along Springfield Avenue, Central Avenue and Eastman Street. Minor flood along W Holly Street. |
| 10.5 ft | Major flooding along Laurel Drive, Milltown Road and Smithfield Drive. Major flooding behind Petco's and Blink Fitness shopping center parking lot near Black Brook Park. Major flooding near Kenilworth Blvd between Dorset Drive and Wilshire Drive. Major flooding along Springfield Avenue, Central Avenue and Eastman Street. Moderate flooding along W Holly Street. |
Forecast office: NWS Upton · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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