USGS New Jersey Water Science Center Flood Reports and other documentation from 1896 to the present.
2010-2029
2021, September 1-2
2016, January 22-24
- Coastal Flooding in New Jersey Caused by Nor'easter (Flood Summary)
- Coastal Storm Jonas (Science Report)
2012, October 22-November 2
- Hurricane Sandy (National Page)
- Documentation and hydrologic analysis of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey, October 29–30, 2012
2011, August 27-30
- Hurricane Irene (Flood Summary)
- Hurricane Irene and associated floods of August 27-30, 2011, in New Jersey (SIR 2013-5234)
2011, August 14-16
- Flood Event, South Western New Jersey (Flood Summary)
2010, March 12-15
- Flood Event, Central and North East New Jersey (Flood Summary)
1990-2009
2007, April 16-18
- Flood Event (Flood Summary)
2006, June 28-29
- Flood Event, New Jersey part of the Delaware River Basin (Flood Summary)
2005, April 2-4
- Delaware River Main Stem from Port Jervis, New York, to Cinnaminson, New Jersey (Flood Summary)
- Delaware River Main Stem from Port Jervis, New York, to Cinnaminson, New Jersey (SIR 2007-5067)
2004, September 17-23
- Delaware River and its Tributaries (Flood Summary)
2004, July 12-14
- Burlington and Camden Counties, South-Central New Jersey (Flood Summary)
- Burlington and Camden Counties, South-Central New Jersey (SIR 2006-5096)
2000, August 11-14
- Sparta New Jersey (WRI 2002-4099)
1992, December 11-12
1970-1989
Summary of floods in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, 1970 through 1989 (WSP 2502)
1984, April 5-7
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Passaic River]
- Flood of April 5-7, 1984, in Northeastern New Jersey (OFR 86-423W)
1981, April
- See WSP 2502
1978, Aug 31 - Sept 1
1977, November 8-10
- Summary of floods in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, 1970 through 1989 (WSP 2502)
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Passaic River and northern Atlantic Coastal basins]
- Flood in northeastern and central New Jersey (OFR 79-559)
1975, September 25-27
- Flood data in West Windsor Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, through 1981 water year (OFR 82-434)
- Flood in Mercer County, New Jersey (WRI 75-51)
1975, July 21
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Raritan and central Delaware Rivers]
1973, August
- A summary of peak stages and discharges for the flood of August 1973 in New Jersey (OFR 74-1097)
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [August 2, 1973, Raritan and Rahway Rivers]
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [August 27-29, 1971, Raritan, Passaic and central Delaware Rivers]
1971, August & September
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Resources Special Report 37: Floods of August and September 1971 in New Jersey
- Summary of floods in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, 1970 through 1989 (WSP 2502) [August 1971]
- NJDEP Water Resources Special Report 37: Floods of August and September 1971 in New Jersey
1950-1969
1968, May 29-31
- Summary of floods in the United States during 1968 (WSP 1970-B)
1967, March 7
1967, August 27
1964, January
1962, March 6
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Coastal areas]
- Tidal floods, Atlantic City and vicinity, New Jersey (HA 65)
1960, September 12
- Summary of floods in the United States during 1960 (WSP 1790-B)
- Tidal floods, Atlantic City and vicinity, New Jersey (HA 65)
1955, August & October
- Floods of August-October 1955, New England to North Carolina (WSP 1420) [August 18-19, 1955, October 16, 1955]
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [August 13-20, 1955, Northern New Jersey]
- Floods on Delaware River in the vicinity of Belvidere, New Jersey (HA 263)
- Floods at Easton, Pennsylvania-Phillipsburg, New Jersey (HA 246)
1954, September 11-14
- Summary of floods in the United States during 1954 (WSP 1370-C)
1951, March 30-31
- Summary of floods in the United States during 1951 (WSP 1227-D)
1950, November 25
- Summary of floods in the United States during 1950 (WSP 1137-I)
1930-1949
1945, July 9-23
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [July 9-23, 1945, Passaic and upper Delaware]
1942, May 24
- Floods on Delaware River in the vicinity of Belvidere, New Jersey (HA 263)
- Floods at Easton, Pennsylvania-Phillipsburg, New Jersey (HA 246)
1938, September 21-23
- Floods on Millstone River and Stony Brook in vicinity of Princeton, New Jersey (HA 245)
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Raritan, Delaware and northern Atlantic coastal basins]
- Floods in Upper Millstone River basin in vicinity of Hightstown, New Jersey (HA 359)
- Minor floods of 1938 in the North Atlantic states (WSP 966)
1936, March 11-19
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Passaic and Delaware Rivers]
- The floods of March 1936: Part 2, Hudson River to Susquehanna River region (WSP 799)
Pre 1910
1905
- Destructive floods in the United States in 1905, with a discussion of flood discharge and frequency and an index to flood literature (WSP 162)
1903, October 9-11
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375)[Passaic, Pompton, Ramapo and Delaware River]
- Water Supply and Irrigation Paper No. 92: The Passaic flood of 1903
1902, March 1-2
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Passaic and Delaware Rivers]
- Water Supply and Irrigation Paper No. 88: The Passaic flood of 1902
1896, February 6-8
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Raritan Rivers]
High-water marks in New Jersey following Hurricane Ida and associated floods, September 2021
The data contained within include high-water marks collected at 50 sites throughout the regions of New Jersey affected by significant flooding from Hurricane Ida during September of 2021. Each site contains between one to six associated high-water marks that were documented, photographed, and surveyed to datum. The datum represented by the elevations of the high-water marks is the North American V
Below are publications associated with this project.
Hurricane Irene and associated floods of August 27-30, 2011, in New Jersey
Intense rainfall from Hurricane Irene during August 27–30, 2011, inundated streams throughout New Jersey resulting in peak streamflows exceeding the 100-year recurrence interval at many streamgages and causing heavy property and road damage. The rain event affected the entire State. Some notably affected areas were the Passaic and Hackensack River Basins in northeastern New Jersey with new peaks o
Authors
Kara M. Watson, Jerilyn V. Collenburg, Robert G. Reiser
Methodology for Estimation of Flood Magnitude and Frequency for New Jersey Streams
Methodologies were developed for estimating flood magnitudes at the 2-, 5-, 10-, 25-, 50-, 100-, and 500-year recurrence intervals for unregulated or slightly regulated streams in New Jersey. Regression equations that incorporate basin characteristics were developed to estimate flood magnitude and frequency for streams throughout the State by use of a generalized least squares regression analysis.
Authors
Kara M. Watson, Robert D. Schopp
Flood Magnitude and Frequency of the Delaware River in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
From September 2004 to June 2006, the Delaware River in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania experienced three major floods that caused extensive damage. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) needed updated information on the flood magnitude and frequency for the eight active streamflow-gaging stations along the main stem Delaware River in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania that inc
Authors
Robert D. Schopp, Gary D. Firda
Flood Inundation Mapper
USGS Flood Inundation Maps, along with Internet information regarding current stage from the USGS streamgage, provide emergency management personnel and residents with information that is critical for flood-response activities, such as evacuations and road closures, as well as for post-flood recovery efforts.
Below are news stories associated with this project.
USGS New Jersey Water Science Center Flood Reports and other documentation from 1896 to the present.
2010-2029
2021, September 1-2
2016, January 22-24
- Coastal Flooding in New Jersey Caused by Nor'easter (Flood Summary)
- Coastal Storm Jonas (Science Report)
2012, October 22-November 2
- Hurricane Sandy (National Page)
- Documentation and hydrologic analysis of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey, October 29–30, 2012
2011, August 27-30
- Hurricane Irene (Flood Summary)
- Hurricane Irene and associated floods of August 27-30, 2011, in New Jersey (SIR 2013-5234)
2011, August 14-16
- Flood Event, South Western New Jersey (Flood Summary)
2010, March 12-15
- Flood Event, Central and North East New Jersey (Flood Summary)
1990-2009
2007, April 16-18
- Flood Event (Flood Summary)
2006, June 28-29
- Flood Event, New Jersey part of the Delaware River Basin (Flood Summary)
2005, April 2-4
- Delaware River Main Stem from Port Jervis, New York, to Cinnaminson, New Jersey (Flood Summary)
- Delaware River Main Stem from Port Jervis, New York, to Cinnaminson, New Jersey (SIR 2007-5067)
2004, September 17-23
- Delaware River and its Tributaries (Flood Summary)
2004, July 12-14
- Burlington and Camden Counties, South-Central New Jersey (Flood Summary)
- Burlington and Camden Counties, South-Central New Jersey (SIR 2006-5096)
2000, August 11-14
- Sparta New Jersey (WRI 2002-4099)
1992, December 11-12
1970-1989
Summary of floods in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, 1970 through 1989 (WSP 2502)
1984, April 5-7
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Passaic River]
- Flood of April 5-7, 1984, in Northeastern New Jersey (OFR 86-423W)
1981, April
- See WSP 2502
1978, Aug 31 - Sept 1
1977, November 8-10
- Summary of floods in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, 1970 through 1989 (WSP 2502)
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Passaic River and northern Atlantic Coastal basins]
- Flood in northeastern and central New Jersey (OFR 79-559)
1975, September 25-27
- Flood data in West Windsor Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, through 1981 water year (OFR 82-434)
- Flood in Mercer County, New Jersey (WRI 75-51)
1975, July 21
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Raritan and central Delaware Rivers]
1973, August
- A summary of peak stages and discharges for the flood of August 1973 in New Jersey (OFR 74-1097)
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [August 2, 1973, Raritan and Rahway Rivers]
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [August 27-29, 1971, Raritan, Passaic and central Delaware Rivers]
1971, August & September
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Resources Special Report 37: Floods of August and September 1971 in New Jersey
- Summary of floods in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, 1970 through 1989 (WSP 2502) [August 1971]
- NJDEP Water Resources Special Report 37: Floods of August and September 1971 in New Jersey
1950-1969
1968, May 29-31
- Summary of floods in the United States during 1968 (WSP 1970-B)
1967, March 7
1967, August 27
1964, January
1962, March 6
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Coastal areas]
- Tidal floods, Atlantic City and vicinity, New Jersey (HA 65)
1960, September 12
- Summary of floods in the United States during 1960 (WSP 1790-B)
- Tidal floods, Atlantic City and vicinity, New Jersey (HA 65)
1955, August & October
- Floods of August-October 1955, New England to North Carolina (WSP 1420) [August 18-19, 1955, October 16, 1955]
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [August 13-20, 1955, Northern New Jersey]
- Floods on Delaware River in the vicinity of Belvidere, New Jersey (HA 263)
- Floods at Easton, Pennsylvania-Phillipsburg, New Jersey (HA 246)
1954, September 11-14
- Summary of floods in the United States during 1954 (WSP 1370-C)
1951, March 30-31
- Summary of floods in the United States during 1951 (WSP 1227-D)
1950, November 25
- Summary of floods in the United States during 1950 (WSP 1137-I)
1930-1949
1945, July 9-23
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [July 9-23, 1945, Passaic and upper Delaware]
1942, May 24
- Floods on Delaware River in the vicinity of Belvidere, New Jersey (HA 263)
- Floods at Easton, Pennsylvania-Phillipsburg, New Jersey (HA 246)
1938, September 21-23
- Floods on Millstone River and Stony Brook in vicinity of Princeton, New Jersey (HA 245)
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Raritan, Delaware and northern Atlantic coastal basins]
- Floods in Upper Millstone River basin in vicinity of Hightstown, New Jersey (HA 359)
- Minor floods of 1938 in the North Atlantic states (WSP 966)
1936, March 11-19
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Passaic and Delaware Rivers]
- The floods of March 1936: Part 2, Hudson River to Susquehanna River region (WSP 799)
Pre 1910
1905
- Destructive floods in the United States in 1905, with a discussion of flood discharge and frequency and an index to flood literature (WSP 162)
1903, October 9-11
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375)[Passaic, Pompton, Ramapo and Delaware River]
- Water Supply and Irrigation Paper No. 92: The Passaic flood of 1903
1902, March 1-2
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Passaic and Delaware Rivers]
- Water Supply and Irrigation Paper No. 88: The Passaic flood of 1902
1896, February 6-8
- National Water summary 1988-89 --Floods and droughts: New Jersey (WSP 2375) [Raritan Rivers]
High-water marks in New Jersey following Hurricane Ida and associated floods, September 2021
The data contained within include high-water marks collected at 50 sites throughout the regions of New Jersey affected by significant flooding from Hurricane Ida during September of 2021. Each site contains between one to six associated high-water marks that were documented, photographed, and surveyed to datum. The datum represented by the elevations of the high-water marks is the North American V
Below are publications associated with this project.
Hurricane Irene and associated floods of August 27-30, 2011, in New Jersey
Intense rainfall from Hurricane Irene during August 27–30, 2011, inundated streams throughout New Jersey resulting in peak streamflows exceeding the 100-year recurrence interval at many streamgages and causing heavy property and road damage. The rain event affected the entire State. Some notably affected areas were the Passaic and Hackensack River Basins in northeastern New Jersey with new peaks o
Authors
Kara M. Watson, Jerilyn V. Collenburg, Robert G. Reiser
Methodology for Estimation of Flood Magnitude and Frequency for New Jersey Streams
Methodologies were developed for estimating flood magnitudes at the 2-, 5-, 10-, 25-, 50-, 100-, and 500-year recurrence intervals for unregulated or slightly regulated streams in New Jersey. Regression equations that incorporate basin characteristics were developed to estimate flood magnitude and frequency for streams throughout the State by use of a generalized least squares regression analysis.
Authors
Kara M. Watson, Robert D. Schopp
Flood Magnitude and Frequency of the Delaware River in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
From September 2004 to June 2006, the Delaware River in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania experienced three major floods that caused extensive damage. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) needed updated information on the flood magnitude and frequency for the eight active streamflow-gaging stations along the main stem Delaware River in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania that inc
Authors
Robert D. Schopp, Gary D. Firda
Flood Inundation Mapper
USGS Flood Inundation Maps, along with Internet information regarding current stage from the USGS streamgage, provide emergency management personnel and residents with information that is critical for flood-response activities, such as evacuations and road closures, as well as for post-flood recovery efforts.
Below are news stories associated with this project.