Shark River at Belmar (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 5.9 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.9 ft; major flooding begins at 7.9 ft.
| Minor flooding | 5.9 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 6.9 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.9 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.2 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
- 8.6 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 8.3 ft on Oct 27, 2018 (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.
| 5.9 ft | (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. |
|---|---|
| 6.1 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins in Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Neptune Township, Bradley Beach, Avon, Belmar and Spring Lake. |
| 6.2 ft | (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL. |
| 6.5 ft | (MLLW) Flooding occurs around the bridge between Neptune City and Shark River Hills (Neptune Township). |
| 6.9 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 Deal, Allenhurst, Loch Arbour Village, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Neptune Township, Bradley Beach, Avon, Belmar and Spring Lake. 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. |
| 7.9 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 Deal, Allenhurst, Loch Arbour Village, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Neptune Township, Bradley Beach, Avon, Belmar and Spring Lake. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be severely damaged or destroyed as water levels rise further above this threshold. Numerous roads become impassable and some neighborhoods may be isolated. |
| 8.3 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on October 27, 2018. |
| 8.6 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on August 28, 2011 during Hurricane Irene. |
| 13.2 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.
A NOAA tide station shares this spot: Shark River Island, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Shark River Island NOAA tide station · 0.1 mi
- Shark River Hills NOAA tide station · 0.8 mi
- Belmar NOAA tide station · 0.9 mi
- New Bedford NOAA tide station · 1.2 mi
- Jumping Brook near Neptune NWS gauge · 2.4 mi
- Shark River at Neptune City NWS gauge · 2.5 mi