Major Flood
7 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
5 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
3.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7.5 ft
West Sherman Avenue is subject to closures between Morton Avenue (CR 634) and Route 55 due to flooding at the Maurice River Bridge. West Garden Road is also closed from Gershal Avenue (CR 638) to Route 55 due to flooding.
7 ft
Almond Road is subject to closures between Gershal Avenue (Salem County Route 638) and the Maurice River PArkway due to flooding.
6 ft
Riverside Drive in Vineland begins to flood.
5 ft
First floor residential flooding begins in Vineland.
4 ft
Several homes in Vineland, with their backyards adjacent to the river, begin to take on water.
3.8 ft
Flooding begins in adjacent open fields and backyards in Vineland.
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 1, 1940 | 8.72 ft | 7,360 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 7.72 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 2007 | 5.83 ft | 1,640 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Maurice River at Norma?
The Maurice River at Norma gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01411500) 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 Norma?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Maurice River at Norma is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5 feet, and major flooding at 7 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 Norma 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 Norma gauge located?
The gauge is located in Salem County, New Jersey at coordinates 39.4956°N, 75.0769°W. USGS site number: 01411500. 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