Cohansey River at Greenwich (IN MLLW)

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What floods at each level

• 10.74 ft

  (Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on November 25, 1950.

• 9.23 ft

  (MLLW) The level reached on October 25, 1980.

• 9.2 ft

  (MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, flooding starts to become severe enough to begin causing structural damage along with widespread flooding of roadways near the bay in Greenwich Township, Fairfield Township and Lawrence Township. 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.

• 8.2 ft

  (MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins with many roads becoming impassable in Greenwich Township, Fairfield Township and Lawrence Township. 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.

• 8 ft

  (MLLW) Flooding begins along Canton Road in Stow Creek Township. Flooding begins in Greenwich (including along Bacons Neck Road and Market Lane).

• 7.5 ft

  (MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.

• 7.2 ft

  (MLLW) MINOR FLOODING.

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