Absecon Creek at Absecon (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 5.6 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.6 ft; major flooding begins at 7.6 ft.
| Minor flooding | 5.6 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 6.6 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.6 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.9 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
- 7.8 ft on Sep 26, 2026 (historic crest)
- 7.8 ft on Oct 27, 2018 (historic crest)
- 7.5 ft on Nov 13, 2009 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.6 ft | (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. |
|---|---|
| 5.8 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins on the White Horse Pike (US Route 30 - Absecon Boulevard) in Absecon. |
| 5.9 ft | (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL. |
| 6.0 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins on Absecon Creek in Absecon along Absecon Boulevard (US Route 30), Shore Road and New Road (US Route 9). |
| 6.6 ft | (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, additional roadways in Galloway Township, Absecon and nearby communities begin to flood. Lives may be at risk when people put themselves in harm's way. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL. |
| 7.6 ft | (MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, widespread roadway flooding begins in Galloway Township, Absecon and nearby communities. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be damaged as water levels rise further above this threshold. Numerous roads become impassable and some neighborhoods may be isolated. The flood waters become a danger to anyone who attempts to cross on foot or in a vehicle. |
| 7.8 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on October 27, 2018. |
| 9.9 ft | (Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on October 29, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
A NOAA tide station shares this spot: Absecon, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Absecon NOAA tide station · 0.0 mi
- Absecon Creek at Absecon NWS gauge · 1.2 mi
- Pleasantville NOAA tide station · 3.0 mi
- Absecon Channel NOAA tide station · 4.8 mi
- Absecon Channel at Atlantic City Marina (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 5.1 mi
- Inside Thorofare at Atlantic City (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 5.3 mi