Beach Thorofare at Margate (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 5.6 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.6 ft; major flooding begins at 7.6 ft.
| Minor flooding | 5.6 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 6.6 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.6 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.1 ft on Mar 6, 1962 (historic crest)
- 10.4 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
- 8.0 ft on Sep 26, 2026 (historic crest)
- 7.7 ft on Oct 27, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.6 ft | (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. |
|---|---|
| 5.9 ft | (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL. |
| 6.0 ft | (MLLW) Bayside flooding begins in Margate. |
| 6.2 ft | (MLLW) Bayside flooding begins in Longport between 11th Avenue and 32nd Avenue. |
| 6.6 ft | (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins with many roads becoming impassable in Northfield, Linwood, Egg Harbor Township, Margate and Longport. 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. |
| 7.6 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 Northfield, Linwood, Egg Harbor Township, Margate and Longport. 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. |
| 7.6 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on January 23, 2016. |
| 7.7 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on October 27, 2018. |
| 10.4 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on October 29, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy. |
| 12.1 ft | (Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on March 6, 1962. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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- Longport (inside) NOAA tide station · 2.3 mi
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- Inside Thorofare at Atlantic City (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 3.2 mi
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