Shark River at Neptune City
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.0 ft; major flooding begins at 10.5 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.9 ft on Dec 26, 1969 (historic crest)
- 7.6 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 7.1 ft on Oct 14, 2005 (historic crest)
- 6.9 ft on May 27, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | The River's Edge Trail in Shark River Park, between Schoolhouse Road and Gully Road, is flooded. |
|---|---|
| 6.5 ft | The pedestrian bridge over the Shark River in Shark River Park is overtopped. |
| 7.0 ft | The Neptune American Legion on Gully Road is flooded. |
| 8.0 ft | Water from the river overtops a park berm. Flooding expands within the park and meets the park pond off of Schoolhouse Road. |
| 10.5 ft | Gully road is subject to flooding and closures. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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