Ingram Thorofare at Avalon (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 6.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 7.0 ft; major flooding begins at 8.0 ft.
| Minor flooding | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 8.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.7 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
- 9.0 ft on Jan 23, 2016 (historic crest)
- 8.3 ft on Sep 26, 2026 (historic crest)
- 8.0 ft on Nov 13, 2009 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. |
|---|---|
| 6.3 ft | (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL. |
| 6.6 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins in Avalon along Ocean Drive and Dune Drive. |
| 7.0 ft | (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins due to high water and/or wave action with many roads becoming impassable in Avalon. 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. |
| 8.0 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 Avalon. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be severly 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. |
| 9.0 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on January 23, 2016. |
| 9.7 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: Ingram Thorofare, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Ingram Thorofare NOAA tide station · 0.2 mi
- Ocean Drive bridge NOAA tide station · 1.2 mi
- Long Reach NOAA tide station · 1.3 mi
- Stites Sound NOAA tide station · 1.3 mi
- Townsend Sound NOAA tide station · 2.6 mi
- Ludlum Thorofare at Sea Isle City (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 3.8 mi