Great Egg Harbor River at Folsom
New Jersey — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Atlantic County, New Jersey on the Great Egg Harbor River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01411000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
8 ft
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
8.5 ft
Route 322 is closed. The Lake Lenape earthern embankment at Lenape Avenue and CR 559 overtops. If heavy rain is also falling over Mays Landing and not just to the west, Harding Lakes can also flood and impact US 40 between US 50 and CR 606.
8.19 ft
Route 322 at the Great Egg Harbor River is impacted. The Lake Lenape earthern dam is overtopped at Lenape Avenue.
8 ft
Major flooding begins. All homes in the Weymouth Forge area are impacted.
7.8 ft
Homes begin to flood in the Indian Branch Park area.
7.2 ft
CR 561, at Great Egg Harbor River is flooded. Water overtops the 8th Street bridge.
6.5 ft
Water begins surrounding homes in Weymouth Forge, Hamilton Township.
6 ft
Minor flooding begins. Water levels begin to exceed banks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 1940 | 9.09 ft | 1,440 cfs |
| Sep 2, 1940 | 9.09 ft | 1,440 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 8.27 ft | — |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 8.27 ft | — |
| Aug 16, 2011 | 8.18 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GEHN4
River
Great Egg Harbor River
County
Atlantic, NJ
Coordinates
39.5950°N, 74.8517°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Great Egg Harbor River at Folsom?
The Great Egg Harbor River at Folsom gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01411000) 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 Egg Harbor River at Folsom?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Great Egg Harbor River at Folsom is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Great Egg Harbor River rises?
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Where is the Great Egg Harbor River at Folsom gauge located?
The gauge is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey at coordinates 39.5950°N, 74.8517°W. USGS site number: 01411000. 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