PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ – As of 5:30 AM today, the Rockaway River in Parsippany-Troy Hills has reached a Moderate Flood Level, marking a significant weather event. The river crested at 7.84 feet below the Boonton Dam overnight, the highest since Hurricane Irene in 2011 and the 10th highest crest in the last 120 years. The river level began to recede around 1:00 AM, but the rising Passaic River continues to threaten the southeast part of the town, particularly New and Edwards Road areas.
Residents near Sagamore Rd, White Oak Rd, and White Oak Ct are facing increasing flood risks. They are advised to prepare for potential relocation by gathering essentials like cell phones, chargers, identification, and medications.
The Office of Emergency Management, along with the Parsippany Police Department, is closely monitoring the situation. Currently, several road closures are in effect:
- New Road (between Rt. 46 and South Edwards Rd)
- Edwards Rd (between Winfield Dr and Old Bloomfield Ave, open to local traffic only)
- Vail Rd Bridge into Montville
- Knoll Rd Bridge into Montville
Additionally, the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District has implemented a two-hour delayed opening due to the flooding.
Authorities remind residents to avoid floodwaters due to the risk of being swept into open manhole covers and storm drains. Driving through flooded areas is strongly discouraged, as emergency services have already conducted a rescue operation for an individual trapped in a vehicle.