Mullica River near Batsto
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.0 ft; major flooding begins at 7.0 ft.
| Action stage | 4.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.3 ft on Aug 29, 2011 (historic crest)
- 6.2 ft on Apr 17, 2007 (historic crest)
- 6.1 ft on Feb 26, 1979 (historic crest)
- 5.5 ft on Sep 26, 1975 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.0 ft | The river floods open adjacent land. Downstream tides can have a significant effect on water levels at the gage. Higher tides can initiate downstream flooding at lower gage levels. |
|---|---|
| 5.0 ft | Route 652 in the Village of Lower Bank floods. Route 542 along the river in Mullica Township floods. Downstream tides can have a significant effect on water levels at the gage. Higher tides can initiate downstream flooding at lower gage levels. |
| 6.0 ft | Nesco Road in Mullica Township floods. Route 542 along the river in Green Bank floods. Downstream tides can have a significant effect on water levels at the gage. Higher tides can initiate downstream flooding at lower gage levels. |
| 7.0 ft | Pleasant Mills Road between Nesco Road and Jackson Road floods. Lake levels and flow out of Nescochague Lake in Mullica Township can affect water levels. Residences along the river are flooded. Downstream tides can have a significant effect on water levels at the gage. Higher tides can initiate downstream flooding at lower gage levels. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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