Maurice River at Norma
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.0 ft; major flooding begins at 7.0 ft.
| Action stage | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.7 ft on Sep 2, 1940 (historic crest)
- 7.7 ft on Aug 29, 2011 (historic crest)
- 5.8 ft on Apr 17, 2007 (historic crest)
- 5.8 ft on Apr 17, 2007 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.8 ft | Flooding begins in adjacent open fields and backyards in Vineland. |
|---|---|
| 4.0 ft | Several homes in Vineland, with their backyards adjacent to the river, begin to take on water. |
| 5.0 ft | First floor residential flooding begins in Vineland. |
| 6.0 ft | Riverside Drive in Vineland begins to flood. |
| 7.0 ft | Almond Road is subject to closures between Gershal Avenue (Salem County Route 638) and the Maurice River PArkway due to flooding. |
| 7.5 ft | West Sherman Avenue is subject to closures between Morton Avenue (CR 634) and Route 55 due to flooding at the Maurice River Bridge. West Garden Road is also closed from Gershal Avenue (CR 638) to Route 55 due to flooding. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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