Watson Creek at Manasquan (IN MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported IN MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 5.7 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.7 ft; major flooding begins at 7.7 ft.
| Minor flooding | 5.7 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 6.7 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.7 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.3 ft on Oct 29, 2012 (historic crest)
- 9.3 ft on Dec 11, 1992 (historic crest)
- 8.2 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 7.8 ft on Oct 27, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.7 ft | (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. The following streets in Manasquan begin to flood: Fourth Avenue, Brielle Road, Captains Court, Deep Creek Drive, Glimmer Glass Circle, East Main Street, Long Avenue, Meadow Avenue, Pearce Court, Perrine Boulevard, Pickell Alley, Riddle Way, River Place and Watson Place. |
|---|---|
| 5.9 ft | (MLLW) Flooding begins in Sea Girt and Brielle. Flooding begins in Point Pleasant Beach along NJ Route 35 at Broadway. |
| 6.0 ft | (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL. |
| 6.7 ft | (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. The following streets in Manasquan begin to flood: Second Avenue, Third Avenue, Dewey Avenue, East Virginia Avenue, Euclid Avenue, Holly Place, Lockwood Avenue, Marlin Avenue, Ocean Avenue, Pershing Avenue, Pompano Avenue, Rogers Avenue, South Farragut Avenue, Stockton Lake Boulevard, Tarpon Avenue and Warren Avenue. Widespread vehicle flood damage can be expected. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL. |
| 7.7 ft | (MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. The following streets in Manasquan begin to flood: First Avenue, Beachfront Road, Perch Avenue, Pike Avenue, Pine Avenue, Potter Avenue, Riverside Drive, Salmon Avenue, Stockton Avenue, Timber Lane, Trout Avenue and Whiting Avenue. Widespread vehicle flood damage can be expected. Water begins to enter the first floor of low-lying homes and businesses. |
| 7.8 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on October 27, 2018. |
| 8.2 ft | (MLLW) The level reached on August 28, 2011 during Hurricane Irene. |
| 9.3 ft | (MLLW) The level reached during the northeaster on December 11, 1992. |
| 12.3 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.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Brielle NOAA tide station · 0.7 mi
- Manasquan Inlet NOAA tide station · 0.9 mi
- Riviera Beach NOAA tide station · 2.4 mi
- Beaverdam Creek entrance NOAA tide station · 3.6 mi
- Beaverdam Creek NOAA tide station · 3.8 mi
- New Bedford NOAA tide station · 4.6 mi