Barnegat Bay at Waretown (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 2.1 ft; moderate flooding begins at 3.1 ft; major flooding begins at 4.1 ft.
| Minor flooding | 2.1 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 3.1 ft |
| Major flooding | 4.1 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 4.5 ft on Sep 27, 2026 (historic crest)
- 4.0 ft on Oct 13, 2025 (historic crest)
- 3.8 ft on Dec 16, 2022 (historic crest)
- 3.7 ft on Oct 29, 2021 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.1 ft | (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. |
|---|---|
| 2.4 ft | (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL. |
| 2.5 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. |
| 3.1 ft | (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins with many roads becoming impassable in Lacey Township, Ocean Township, Barnegat Township, 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. |
| 4.1 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, 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. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Waretown NOAA tide station · 1.5 mi
- Double Creek NOAA tide station · 1.9 mi
- Oyster Creek NOAA tide station · 2.6 mi
- High Bar NOAA tide station · 3.3 mi
- Forked River NOAA tide station · 3.9 mi
- Barnegat Inlet NOAA tide station · 4.1 mi