The Passaic River Basin is periodically subjected to severe and sometimes devastating flood damage, caused mostly by extensive development in the floodplain. In 1999, floodwaters from Tropical Storm Floyd caused approximately $200 million in damages.

WORK IN PROGRESS

To prevent the flooding problems from becoming worse, approximately 5,350 acres of natural flood storage areas are being purchased and are being kept as undeveloped open space.

Click on image to show close-up view   Typical natural flood storage area of Passaic River Basin