Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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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
12 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Roads that are adjacent and intersect the river are closed due to flooding. Evacuations are possible before roads are shut down.
12 ft
Rattle Snake Bridge Road floods.
11 ft
Burnt Mills Road near Rattle Snake Bridge Road floods.
8.5 ft
The river floods adjacent open land.
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, 2021 | 16.79 ft | — |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 13.74 ft | — |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 13.28 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BTMN4
River
Lamington (Black) River
County
Somerset, NJ
Coordinates
40.6358°N, 74.6869°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lamington (Black) River at Burnt Mills?
The Lamington (Black) River at Burnt Mills gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01399780) 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 Lamington (Black) River at Burnt Mills?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lamington (Black) River at Burnt Mills is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lamington (Black) River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Lamington (Black) River at Burnt Mills 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 Lamington (Black) River at Burnt Mills gauge located?
The gauge is located in Somerset County, New Jersey at coordinates 40.6358°N, 74.6869°W. USGS site number: 01399780. 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