Barnegat Bay at Waretown (IN MLLW)

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What floods at each level

• 4.1 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 Lacey Township, Ocean Township, Barnegat Township, and nearby communities. 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.

• 3.1 ft

  (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins with many roads becoming impassable in Lacey Township, Ocean Township, Barnegat Township, and nearby communities. Lives may be at risk when people put themselves in harm's way. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur.

• 2.5 ft

  (MLLW) Flooding begins in Lacey Township and Ocean Township. Flooding begins along local roads in Barnegat Township, including Bay Shore Drive and East Bay Avenue.

• 2.4 ft

  (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.

• 2.1 ft

  (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING.

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