RIVER GAUGE · NORTH BRANCH METEDECONK RIVER
North Branch Metedeconk River at Lakewood
Ocean County, New Jersey
Water level2.57 ft
Flow26 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Several feet of water is possible on Lanes Mill Road near the Brick Township line.
- 10 ft
Sandra Place in Brick Township is subject to closure due to flooding.
- 9 ft
Smaller tributaries attached to the Metedeconk River can flood due to it running high and water not being able to drain.
- 8 ft
Lanes Mill Road in Brick Township is subject to closure due to flooding.
- 7 ft
The river overflows out of its banks and floods open adjacent floodplain.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2011 | 11.4 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Aug 13, 2018 | 10.06 ft | 1,857 cfs |
| Oct 14, 2005 | 9.97 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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