at Midwood
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.2 ft on Apr 16, 2007 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.1 ft | Midwood Road begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 7.7 ft | Lisa Road begins to flood. |
| 8.8 ft | Ryerson Road begins to flood. |
| 9.0 ft | Evacuations start in the "Grove" section of Lincoln Park. |
| 9.5 ft | Hoffman Grove in the Mt. View section of Wayne begins to flood. Side streets off Ryerson Road flood. Lincoln Boulevard and Two Bridges Road flood. |
| 11.5 ft | Riveredge Road floods. |
| 12.0 ft | First floor residences take on water in the "Grove" section of Lincoln Park. Route 202 between Wayne and Lincoln Park is closed due to flooding. Fayette Avenue area of Wayne floods. Neighborhoods along Riveredge Road flood. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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