Toms River at Toms River
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.6 ft on Aug 29, 2011 (historic crest)
- 12.5 ft on Sep 23, 1938 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on Mar 15, 2010 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Nov 26, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Peaceful Way, Serene Way, Calm Way, and Mantle Way in the Homestead Mobile Home Park in Toms River begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Homes begin to take on water in the Homestead Mobile Home Park in Toms River. Hickory Road, River Road, and Maple Roads in Manchester flood. |
| 14.0 ft | Evacuations needed in the Homestead Mobile Home Park in Toms River. |
Forecast office: NWS Mount Holly · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Toms River (town) NOAA tide station · 2.8 mi
- Silver Bay NOAA tide station · 4.0 mi
- Goose Creek entrance NOAA tide station · 6.0 mi
- Kettle Creek NOAA tide station · 6.1 mi
- Coates Point NOAA tide station · 6.3 mi
- Barnegat Bay near Bayshore (IN MLLW) NWS gauge · 7.0 mi