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Barnegat Bay at Mantoloking (IN MLLW)

National Weather Service gauge MTLN4 · New Jersey · Ocean County · 40.0406, -74.0544 · USGS 01408168

Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 1.7 ft; moderate flooding begins at 2.7 ft; major flooding begins at 3.7 ft.

Minor flooding1.7 ft
Moderate flooding2.7 ft
Major flooding3.7 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

1.7 ft(MLLW) MINOR FLOODING.
1.9 ft(MLLW) Bayside flooding begins in Point Pleasant, Bay Head, Mantoloking and nearby communities.
2.0 ft(MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.
2.1 ft(MLLW) Flooding begins in Brick Township.
2.3 ft(MLLW) Flooding begins along Club Drive, Bridge Avenue, Lake Avenue and Osborne Avenue in Bay Head.
2.7 ft(MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins with many roads becoming impassable in Brick Township, Point Pleasant, Bay Head, Mantoloking 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.
3.7 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 Brick Township, Point Pleasant, Bay Head, Mantoloking and nearby communities. 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 danger to anyone who attempts to cross on foot or in a vehicle.
3.7 ft(MLLW) The level reached on December 23, 2022.
4.3 ft(MLLW) The level reached during the northeaster on December 11, 1992.
7.2 ft(Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on October 30, 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: Mantoloking, with tide predictions and official flood levels.

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