Manasquan River at Squankum
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.1 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 12.4 ft on Sep 21, 1938 (historic crest)
- 10.4 ft on Nov 8, 1977 (historic crest)
- 10.2 ft on Oct 27, 1943 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | The river overflows out of its banks and floods open land in Allaire State Park. |
|---|---|
| 8.5 ft | Walking and riding trails as well as parking lots are flooded in Allaire State Park. |
| 10.0 ft | Hospital Road and Lakewood-Allenwood Road are subject to partial or full lane closures. |
| 11.0 ft | Flooding expands on Hospital and Lakewood-Allenwood Roads. The roads are closed. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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