Absecon Creek at Absecon (IN MLLW)

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What floods at each level

• 9.94 ft

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

• 7.77 ft

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

• 7.6 ft

  (MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, widespread roadway flooding begins in Galloway Township, Absecon and nearby communities. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be 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.

• 6.6 ft

  (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, additional roadways in Galloway Township, Absecon and nearby communities begin to flood. 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 ft

  (MLLW) Flooding begins on Absecon Creek in Absecon along Absecon Boulevard (US Route 30), Shore Road and New Road (US Route 9).

• 5.9 ft

  (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.

• 5.8 ft

  (MLLW) Flooding begins on the White Horse Pike (US Route 30 - Absecon Boulevard) in Absecon.

• 5.6 ft

  (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING.

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