Boonton Township Office of Emergency Management

02/21/2026

This is a message from the Boonton Twp. OEM:

Severe weather event coming. Prepare now… Stay off the roads… Be safe.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
154 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

Morris-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer- Including the cities of Somerville, New Brunswick, Trenton, and Morristown 154 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026
..BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 16 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

01/24/2026

This is a message from the Boonton Township OEM:

Although there are not many in Boonton Township there still is a portion of town that has them.

Please remember to keep those fire hydrants clear. In deep snow they are difficult to find.

01/24/2026

This is a message from the Boonton Township OEM:

Please prepare for this imminent storm. Conditions Sunday will be dangerous. Stay away from any downed power lines and call these and any outages into JCP&L with one of the below options:

Report by Phone Call:
1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877)

Or https://www.firstenergycorp.com/outages_help.html

Here Is the current projected forecast:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1238 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-Berks-Western Montgomery- Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of New Brunswick, Long Beach Island, Perkasie, Reading, Trenton, Pottstown, Somerville, Sandy Hook, Collegeville, Flemington, Freehold, Jackson, Morrisville, Doylestown, Morristown, and Chalfont 1238 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

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01/10/2026

This is a message from the Boonton Twp. OEM:

The Boonton Township & Boonton Fire Department will be conducting Ice Rescue training exercises tomorrow morning, 1/11 starting at 8:30am until noon at Griffith Pond on Kingsland Road.
There will be activity in the area and personnel on the ice, however there is no need for concern.

12/28/2025

This is a message from the Boonton Township OEM:

WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

12/28/2025

The is a message from the Boonton Township OEM:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
138 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

Sussex-Warren-Morris-Northampton- Including the cities of Easton, Morristown, Newton, Bethlehem, and Washington 138 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northampton County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible.

12/27/2025

This is a message from the Boonton Township OEM:

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

THE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Morris and Sussex Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

12/26/2025

This is a message from the Boonton Township OEM:

This is a message from the Boonton Township Office of Emergency Management:

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect and as a reminder when ever snow has fallen and the accumulation is such that it covers the street no vehicle shall be parked on the street once the roads are snow covered.

For snow removal activities, the plowing, blowing, or shoveling of snow into the street is not permitted and is subject to a municipal ordinance violation.

Report power outages to Jersey Central Power and Light at https://www.firstenergycorp.com/outages_help/Report_Power_Outages.html or by calling 1-888-544-4877.

Be safe and stay off of the roads during the event to allow the snow removal crews to do their good work.

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12/26/2025

This is a message from Boonton Township OEM:

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Local amounts up to 10 inches possible.

* WHERE...Morris and Sussex Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rates over 1 inch an hour will cause travel impacts Friday night. Local amounts could exceed 8 inches in the higher elevations.

01/19/2025

This is a message from the Boonton Township Office of Emergency Management:

WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest New Jersey and east central and northeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates to an inch per hour should
develop at times this afternoon. Temperatures are expected to fall into the teens tonight and remain below freezing for several days.
As a result, icy and slippery conditions may persist even after
precipitation has ended.

As a reminder, whenever snow has fallen and the accumulation is such that it covers the street no vehicle shall be parked on the street once the roads are snow covered. For snow removal activities, the plowing, blowing, or shoveling of snow into the street is not permitted and is subject to a municipal ordinance violation.

Report power outages to Jersey Central Power and Light at https://www.firstenergycorp.com/outages_help/Report_Power_Outages.html or by calling 1-888-544-4877.

Be safe and stay off of the roads during the event to allow the snow removal crews to do their good work.

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11/21/2024

This is a message from the Boonton Township Office of Emergency Management:

Attention: the State of New Jersey, Division of Forest Fire Service has lifted all fire restrictions at this time with the current rain event we are in the middle of. Everyone is still urged to use caution when using approved fire pits or campfires.

The Boonton Township Fire Prevention Bureau urges everyone to keep these 25’ from a structure. As well, please ensure you have some type of water available for proper extinguishment. Reminder that only seasoned firewood can be burned and at no time is the burning of leaves or refuse permitted.

11/13/2024

This is a message from the Boonton Township Office of Emergency Management:

The Morris County Office of Emergency Management has asked that we provide this message to the residents of Boonton Township.

“The New Jersey Forrest Fire service along with many other fire departments and mutual aid partners continue to deal with the Jennings Creek Wildfire in West Milford. As a result of wind shifts, the smell of smoke in our municipality is resulting in an increased number of 911 calls to the Morris County Communications Center. We are aware of the smoke and ask that residents do NOT call 911 unless you have identified a real emergency. This emergency system is getting overloaded. If you are sensitive to smoke conditions, please keep your windows closed.”

We appreciate your willingness to quickly report smoke or fire. Fire danger continues to be high.