Major Flood
9.6 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8.6 ft
Minor Flood
7.6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10.44 ft
(Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on October 29, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy.
10.01 ft
(MLLW) The level reached on November 25, 1950.
9.6 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 Downe Township, Commercial Township and Maurice River Township. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be severely damaged as water levels rise 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.
8.6 ft
(MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins with many roads becoming impassable near the bay in Downe Township, Commercial Township and Maurice River 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.
8.4 ft
(MLLW) Flooding begins at Dividing Creek. Flooding begins in Mauricetown (including along Cumberland County Routes 670 and 744) and in Port Norris.
8 ft
(MLLW) Flooding begins along Landing Road and along Newport Neck Road in Downe Township. Flooding begins in Fortescue and in Maurice River Township.
7.9 ft
(MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.
7.8 ft
(MLLW) Flooding begins in Money Island (including along Nantuxent Drive) and in Gandys Beach.
7.6 ft
(MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. Flooding begins along the road into Fortescue (Cumberland County Route 637). Flooding begins in Shell Pile and Bivalve (including along Shell Road, Memorial Avenue, Ogden Avenue and Miller Avenue).
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 | 10.44 ft | — |
| Nov 24, 1950 | 10.01 ft | — |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 9.21 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BVVN4
River
Maurice River
County
Cumberland, NJ
Coordinates
39.2325°N, 75.0328°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Maurice River at Bivalve (IN MLLW)?
The Maurice River at Bivalve (IN MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01412150) 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 Maurice River at Bivalve (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Maurice River at Bivalve (IN MLLW) is 7.6 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.6 feet, and major flooding at 9.6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Maurice River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Maurice River at Bivalve (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 Maurice River at Bivalve (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cumberland County, New Jersey at coordinates 39.2325°N, 75.0328°W. USGS site number: 01412150. 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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