TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Total streamflow across the
Whippany River
was last observed at
85
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
168
acre-ft of water today; about 21%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
403 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2021-09-02 when daily discharge volume was observed at
3,410 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Whippany River Near Pine Brook Nj
reporting a streamflow rate of 53.7 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Whippany River, with a gauge stage of
2.64 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Whippany River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 314 ft, the
Whippany River Near Morristown Nj.
The Whippany River is a 17.7-mile-long river located in Morris County, New Jersey. The river was once a vital source of power for local industries, including mills and factories. It has been designated a Category One trout production stream due to its excellent water quality and cold-water fishery. The river's headwaters begin in Mendham and it flows through several towns, including Morristown and Hanover. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Boonton Reservoir and the Lake Parsippany Dam. These reservoirs serve as sources of drinking water for local communities. The river is used for recreational activities like fishing, kayaking, and hiking, and is an important water source for agricultural irrigation.
| Last Updated | 2024-12-25 |
| Discharge Volume | 168 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
84.95 cfs
-3.2 cfs (-3.63%) |
| Percent of Normal | 21.08% |
| Maximum |
3,410.0 cfs
2021-09-02 |
| Seasonal Avg | 403 cfs |
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Whippany River Near Morristown Nj
USGS 01381400 |
7 cfs | 2.2 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Whippany River At Morristown Nj
USGS 01381500 |
25 cfs | 2.01 ft | 2.94 | |||||
|
Whippany River Near Pine Brook Nj
USGS 01381800 |
54 cfs | 2.64 ft | -6.77 |
History of the River
The Whippany River is a tributary of the Rockaway River, approximately 20 mi (30 km) long, in northern New Jersey in the United States.
It rises in Morris County, in Mendham Township west of Morristown, and flows generally ENE in a meandering course, through Morristown and the
Whippany area of Hanover. It flows through the Troy Meadows and joins the Rockaway in the Hatfield Swamp in eastern Morris County, just above the confluence of the Rockaway with the Passaic River.
The river drainage area is 69 square miles (180 km2).
There are three USGS water gauges on the river. The gauge in Parsippany just before the Whippany River empties into the Rockaway River has an average flow of 178 cubic feet (5 m3) per second.
The river derives its name from the Whippanong Native Americans, a tribe that once inhabited the area. Whippanong meant "place of the willows", named for the trees growing along the banks of the river.