Major Flood
8.1 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7.1 ft
Minor Flood
6.1 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9.39 ft
(Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on October 29, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy.
8.96 ft
(MLLW) The level reached on January 23, 2016.
8.1 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 Stone Harbor, North Wildwood and Wildwood. 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.
7.1 ft
(MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins due to high water and/or wave action with many roads becoming impassable in Stone Harbor, North Wildwood and Wildwood. 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.
6.9 ft
(MLLW) Flooding begins in North Wildwood around the NJ Route 147 bridge (including Spruce Avenue).
6.7 ft
(MLLW) Flooding begins around 96th Street in Stone Harbor.
6.5 ft
(MLLW) Flooding begins along Delaware Avenue in North Wildwood. Flooding begins in West Wildwood.
6.4 ft
(MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.
6.1 ft
(MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. Flooding begins on the access roads to the NJ Route 47 bridge into Wildwood (including Rio Grande Avenue).
5.9 ft
(MLLW) Bayside flooding begins in North Wildwood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2012 | 9.39 ft | — |
| Jan 22, 2016 | 8.96 ft | — |
| Nov 12, 2009 | 8.1 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SHBN4
River
Great Channel
County
Cape May, NJ
Coordinates
39.0569°N, 74.7650°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Great Channel at Stone Harbor (IN MLLW)?
The Great Channel at Stone Harbor (IN MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01411360) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Great Channel at Stone Harbor (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Great Channel at Stone Harbor (IN MLLW) is 6.1 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7.1 feet, and major flooding at 8.1 feet.
How do I get alerts when Great Channel rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Great Channel at Stone Harbor (IN MLLW) to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Great Channel at Stone Harbor (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cape May County, New Jersey at coordinates 39.0569°N, 74.7650°W. USGS site number: 01411360. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
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- Flood impacts are based on long-term averages. Actual impacts from any tidal flooding event may vary due to factors such as rainfall, wave action, and the number of tide cycles during which there is an onshore flow.