Shrewsbury River at Sea Bright (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 5.2 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.2 ft; major flooding begins at 7.2 ft.
| Minor flooding | 5.2 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 6.2 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.2 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.7 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
- 9.4 ft on Dec 11, 1992 (historic crest)
- 8.4 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 8.0 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.
| 5.2 ft | (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. Flooding begins in Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach and Long Branch. |
|---|---|
| 5.4 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins in Rumson, Little Silver and Oceanport. |
| 5.5 ft | (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL. |
| 6.0 ft | (MLLW) Flooding reaches the intersection of Ocean Avenue (NJ Route 36) and River Street in Sea Bright. Flooding reaches the 300 and 1400 blocks of Ocean Avenue (NJ Route 36) in Sea Bright. |
| 6.2 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 Sea Bright, Rumson, Little Silver, Oceanport, Monmouth Beach and Long Branch. 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. |
| 7.2 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 Sea Bright, Rumson, Little Silver, Oceanport, Monmouth Beach and Long Branch. 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. The flood waters become a danger to anyone who attempts to cross them. |
| 7.3 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on February 2, 2021. |
| 7.3 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on December 23, 2022. |
| 7.3 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on October 27, 2018. |
| 7.5 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on March 13, 2010. |
| 7.7 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on March 6, 1962. |
| 8.4 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on August 28, 2011 during Hurricane Irene. |
| 9.4 ft | (MLLW) The level reached during the northeaster on December 11, 1992. |
| 11.7 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: Sea Bright, with tide predictions and official flood levels.
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Nearby stations and gauges
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- Sea Bright NOAA tide station · 0.0 mi
- Shrewsbury River at Rumson - Seabright NWS gauge · 2.1 mi
- Highlands NOAA tide station · 2.2 mi
- Oceanic Bridge NOAA tide station · 2.3 mi
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