Little Egg Inlet at Tuckerton (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 4.4 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.4 ft; major flooding begins at 6.4 ft.
| Minor flooding | 4.4 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 5.4 ft |
| Major flooding | 6.4 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.1 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
- 7.0 ft on Sep 26, 2026 (historic crest)
- 6.8 ft on Jan 23, 2016 (historic crest)
- 6.8 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.
| 4.4 ft | (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. |
|---|---|
| 4.7 ft | (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL. |
| 4.8 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins along local roads in Tuckerton, including South Green Street. Flooding begins along local roads in Little Egg Harbor Township. |
| 5.0 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins along Amasa Landing Road in Bass River Township (Burlington County). |
| 5.2 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins in Washington Township, Burlington County, along Burlington County Route 542 at Crowley's Landing, and at Green Bank and Lower Bank along the Mullica River. Flooding begins along Burlington County Route 542 around the Merrygold Branch of the Wading River in Bass River Township. |
| 5.4 ft | (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins with many roads becoming impassable in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor 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. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL. |
| 6.4 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 Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor 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. |
| 6.8 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on October 27, 2018. |
| 6.8 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on January 23, 2016. |
| 10.1 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: Tuckerton, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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