Swimming River at Red Bank
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 9.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 9.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.7 ft on May 1, 2014 (historic crest)
- 7.1 ft on Dec 27, 2012 (historic crest)
- 6.8 ft on Nov 25, 2018 (historic crest)
- 6.8 ft on May 5, 2017 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Swimming River Road in Colt's Neck begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 7.5 ft | Flooding along Swimming River Road expands into Lincroft. |
| 8.0 ft | Residential property in Lincroft floods. Flooding also occurs along Grant Court in Tinton Falls. The water treatment plant next to the reservoir takes on water. |
| 9.0 ft | Flooding further expands in Colt's Neck, Lincroft, and Tinton Falls. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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