Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 3.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.5 ft; major flooding begins at 5.5 ft.
| Minor flooding | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 4.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 6.4 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
- 6.1 ft on Dec 11, 1992 (historic crest)
- 5.5 ft on Sep 27, 2026 (historic crest)
- 5.0 ft on Oct 18, 2009 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.5 ft | (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. |
|---|---|
| 3.8 ft | (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL. |
| 3.9 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins in Lacey Township and Ocean Township. Flooding begins along local roads in Barnegat Township, including Bay Shore Drive and East Bay Avenue. Bayside flooding begins in Harvey Cedars. |
| 4.5 ft | (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins with many roads becoming impassable in Lacey Township, Ocean Township, Barnegat Township, Barnegat Light, Harvey Cedars and nearby communities. 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. |
| 5.5 ft | (MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, flooding starts to become severe enough to begin causing structural damage along with widespread flooding of roadways in Lacey Township, Ocean Township, Barnegat Township, Barnegat Light, Harvey Cedars and nearby communties. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be severely damaged as water levels rise further above this threshold. Numerous roads become impassable and some neighborhoods may be isolated. The flood waters become a life-threatening danger. |
| 6.1 ft | (MLLW) The level reached during the northeaster on December 11, 1992. |
| 6.4 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: Barnegat Inlet, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Barnegat Inlet NOAA tide station · 0.1 mi
- High Bar NOAA tide station · 1.0 mi
- Island Beach NOAA tide station · 2.0 mi
- Loveladies Harbor NOAA tide station · 2.8 mi
- Barnegat Bay at Waretown (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 4.2 mi
- Waretown NOAA tide station · 4.3 mi