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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.

About this graph

Forecasts for the Passaic River at Chatham are issued routinely year-round.

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	10
Moderate Flood Stage:	8
Flood Stage:	6
Action Stage:	5.5
Low Stage (in feet):	0

Historic Crests
(1) 9.36 ft on 08/02/1973
(2) 8.41 ft on 09/02/2021
(3) 8.30 ft on 01/09/1905
(4) 8.16 ft on 08/28/1971
(5) 8.14 ft on 09/27/1975
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 8.41 ft on 09/02/2021
(2) 6.46 ft on 05/01/2014
(3) 6.25 ft on 09/09/2011
(4) 7.76 ft on 08/29/2011
(5) 6.38 ft on 04/17/2011
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 3.25 ft on 10/11/1983

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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11	Flooding begins between University Avenue and Route 24, north of Main Street.
10	Charwood and Brook Roads begin to flood. Passaic Street begins to flood near the intersection of Osborne Avenue. Edward Court begins to flood.
9	Business parking lots between Chatham Road and the Passaic River flood.
8	Businesses along John F. Kennedy Parkway, west of the Morris Turnpike, begin to flood.
6.5	The Central and Bridge Avenue bridges in Chatham Township are subject to closures. Edgewood Road is closed.
6	Portions of the Shepard Kolluck Park in Chatham floods. River Road by Henry Drive is subject to closures.
5.5	Open areas adjacent to the Passaic River flood in New Providence, Chatham Township, and Berkley Heights.

Other Real-time and/or Archive Data Sources:

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Chatham

Additional Information

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS)	7 Day (NAEFS)	7 Day (GEFS)

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

Click individual graphics to enlarge.

During winter months, cold and ice may result in inaccurate real-time stream stage and streamflow data. Adjustments or deletions of this data can only be done after detailed analysis.

Collaborative Agencies

The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

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