WHIPPANY RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 16, 2025


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Whippany River was last observed at 165 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 328 acre-ft of water today; about 89% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 186 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 101 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Whippany River, with a gauge stage of 3.22 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 2025-02-16
Discharge Volume 328 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 165.3 cfs
+37.45 cfs (+29.29%)
Percent of Normal 89.06%
Maximum 3,410.0 cfs
2021-09-02
Seasonal Avg 186 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
11 cfs 2.47 ft 45.22
Whippany River At Morristown Nj
USGS 01381500
53 cfs 2.32 ft 60.3
Whippany River Near Pine Brook Nj
USGS 01381800
101 cfs 3.22 ft 16.09
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.

       

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