Great Kills Harbor at Great Kills (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 7.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.5 ft; major flooding begins at 9.5 ft.
| Minor flooding | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 8.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 9.5 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.2 ft | Inundation occurs near Travis Avenue and Victory Boulevard in the Fresh Kills area of Staten Island.Inundation of Fishouse Road in Kearney, New Jersey, near the PSEG plant. |
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| 8.4 ft | Flooding begins in Hoboken near the riverfront boardwalk. Minor inundation of a several tracks at the Hoboken Terminals. Inundation occurs on Arthur Kill Road and Ridgewood Avenue in Staten Island as well as on Travis Avenue and Victory Boulevard. |
| 8.5 ft | Inundation occurs on Bellville Turnpike (Route 7) near the Hackensack River, in Kearney, New Jersey. |
| 9.3 ft | Inundation of one to two feet occurs at the Hoboken Terminal and the Hoboken Waterfront. |
| 14.6 ft | Five to eight feet of inundation occurs on the East Shore of Staten Island extending to Hylan Boulevard. Three to six feet of inundation occurs on the South Shore along the southeast tip of the island. Two to six feet of inundation occurs along Arthur Kill.Flooding up to the Oradell Dam in Hackensack and Dundee Dam in Passaic. Inundation of all of Hoboken east of NJ Transit line with three to sevel feet at Waterfront.Inundation of all of Jersey City east of 1-78 with three to five feet at Waterfront. |
Forecast office: NWS Upton · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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