Assunpink Creek at Trenton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.5 ft; major flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.1 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 14.6 ft on Jul 21, 1975 (historic crest)
- 14.0 ft on Sep 16, 1999 (historic crest)
- 13.5 ft on Aug 28, 1971 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.5 ft | Assunpink Park floods. George Page Park floods. Minor street flooding in Trenton. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Mulberry Street begins to flood. |
| 10.0 ft | Mulberry Street flooding increases. Evacuations possible. |
| 11.0 ft | North Olden Avenue begins to flood. |
| 13.0 ft | NJ Transit and Amtrak rail lines are flooded shutting down service. Amtrak service between Philadelphia and Boston are cancelled. The neighborhood in the vicinity of North Clinton and North Olden Avenues flood. Homes and businesses take on water. |
| 15.0 ft | The Trenton Transit Center is flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Delaware River at Trenton NWS gauge · 1.5 mi
- Assunpink Creek near Mercerville NWS gauge · 2.0 mi
- Trenton NOAA tide station · 2.5 mi
- Shabakunk Creek at Ewingville NWS gauge · 3.5 mi
- Assunpink Creek at Clarksville NWS gauge · 5.1 mi
- Newbold NOAA tide station · 6.0 mi