Manalapan Brook at Spotswood
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 18.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 19.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 21.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 18.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.2 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 20.4 ft on Jul 18, 2005 (historic crest)
- 20.3 ft on May 1, 2014 (historic crest)
- 20.1 ft on Apr 16, 2007 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 19.0 ft | Mundy Avenue, connecting Spotswood and Old Bridge, is subject to flooding and closure. Downstream tides can affect Lake Devoe levels and subsequent flooding. |
|---|---|
| 21.0 ft | Mundy Avenue flooding increases. Devoe Avenue floods. Both roads become impassable. Flood waters approach residential and township properties. Downstream tides can affect Lake Devoe levels and subsequent flooding. |
| 22.0 ft | The Immaculate Conception parking lot takes on water. Flooding increases on both Devoe and Mundy Avenues. Residential and township properties take on water. Downstream tides can affect Lake Devoe levels and subsequent flooding. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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