Sluice Creek at S. Dennis (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 7.1 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.1 ft; major flooding begins at 9.1 ft.
| Minor flooding | 7.1 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 8.1 ft |
| Major flooding | 9.1 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.1 ft on Sep 27, 1985 (historic crest)
- 9.5 ft on Oct 30, 2012 (historic crest)
- 8.2 ft on Aug 21, 2025 (historic crest)
- 8.1 ft on Sep 27, 2026 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.1 ft | (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. |
|---|---|
| 7.3 ft | (MLLW) Flooding occurs along the Delaware Bay shoreline in Dennis Township and Middle Township. |
| 7.4 ft | (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL. |
| 8.1 ft | (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins with many roads becoming impassable near the bay in Dennis Township and Middle Township. Lives may be at risk when people put themselves in harm's way. Some damage to vulnerable structures may being to occur. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL. |
| 9.1 ft | (MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, flooding starts to become severe enough to begin causing structural damage along with widespread flooding of roadways near the bay in Dennis Township and Middle Township. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be severely damaged 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 on foot or in a vehicle. |
| 9.5 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on October 30, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy. |
| 10.1 ft | (Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on September 27, 1985 during Hurricane Gloria. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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