Absecon Channel at Atlantic City Marina (IN MLLW)

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What floods at each level

• 10.2 ft

  (Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on October 29, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy.

• 10.09 ft

  (MLLW) The level reached on March 6, 1962.

• 8.27 ft

  (MLLW) The level reached on January 23, 2016.

• 7.91 ft

  (MLLW) The level reached on October 27, 2018.

• 7.7 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 Brigantine and Atlantic City. 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.

• 6.7 ft

  (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins with many roads becoming impassable in Brigantine and Atlantic City. 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.

• 6.3 ft

  (MLLW) Flooding begins around Absecon Inlet in Atlantic City.

• 6.1 ft

  (MLLW) Flooding begins on the north end of Brigantine.

• 6 ft

  (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.

• 5.9 ft

  (MLLW) Flooding begins on Absecon Boulevard (US Route 30) in Atlantic City.

• 5.7 ft

  (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING.

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