Flood of April 5-7, 1984, in northeastern New Jersey
This report documents hydrologic and meteorologic aspects of flooding in northeastern New Jersey and nearby New York during April 5-7, 1984. Recorded rainfall varied from 2 inches to slightly more than 8 inches within the study area. Peak stages and discharges at 46 streamflow-gaging sites are tabulated and compared to previous maximums. Thirteen gages in the Passaic River basin recorded new peaks of record. Flood-crest elevations are presented for nine stream reaches in the Passaic River basin where the most severe flooding occurred. The flooding caused 3 deaths, $250 million in property damages, and forced 6,000 people from their homes. (Author 's abstract)
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1986 |
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Title | Flood of April 5-7, 1984, in northeastern New Jersey |
DOI | 10.3133/ofr86423W |
Authors | Mark O. Philips, Robert D. Schopp |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Open-File Report |
Series Number | 86-423 |
Index ID | ofr86423W |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |