Ludlum Thorofare at Sea Isle City (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 5.7 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.7 ft; major flooding begins at 7.7 ft.
| Minor flooding | 5.7 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 6.7 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.7 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.9 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
- 8.8 ft on Jan 23, 2016 (historic crest)
- 8.5 ft on Dec 11, 1992 (historic crest)
- 8.2 ft on Sep 26, 2026 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.7 ft | (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. |
|---|---|
| 6.0 ft | (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL. |
| 6.1 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins in Strathmere. |
| 6.3 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins along Landis Avenue in Sea Isle City (around 29th Street). Flooding begins around the Townsends Inlet Bridge (Cape May County Route 619) between Sea Isle City and Avalon. |
| 6.5 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins on Central Avenue in Sea Isle City. |
| 6.7 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 Sea Isle City and Strathmere. 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. |
| 7.7 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 Sea Isle City and Strathmere. 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. |
| 7.8 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on November 13, 2009. |
| 8.5 ft | (MLLW) The level reached during the northeaster on December 11, 1992. |
| 8.8 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on January 23, 2016. |
| 9.9 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.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Ludlam Bay NOAA tide station · 1.5 mi
- Ocean Drive bridge NOAA tide station · 2.7 mi
- Townsend Sound NOAA tide station · 2.9 mi
- Strathmere NOAA tide station · 3.7 mi
- Ingram Thorofare at Avalon (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 3.8 mi
- Ingram Thorofare NOAA tide station · 4.0 mi