Major Flood
7.9 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
6.9 ft
Minor Flood
5.9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.22 ft
(Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on October 29, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy.
8.62 ft
(MLLW) The level reached on August 28, 2011 during Hurricane Irene.
8.35 ft
(MLLW) The level reached on October 27, 2018.
7.9 ft
(MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. At this level, flooding starts to become severe enough to begin causing structural damage along with widespread flooding of roadways in Deal, Allenhurst, Loch Arbour Village, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Neptune Township, Bradley Beach, Avon, Belmar and Spring Lake. Vulnerable homes and businesses may be severely damaged or destroyed as water levels rise further above this threshold. Numerous roads become impassable and some neighborhoods may be isolated.
6.9 ft
(MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. At this level, widespread flooding of roadways begins due to high water and/or wave action with many roads becoming impassable in Deal, Allenhurst, Loch Arbour Village, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Neptune Township, Bradley Beach, Avon, Belmar and Spring Lake. 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.
6.5 ft
(MLLW) Flooding occurs around the bridge between Neptune City and Shark River Hills (Neptune Township).
6.2 ft
(MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.
6.1 ft
(MLLW) Flooding begins in Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Neptune Township, Bradley Beach, Avon, Belmar and Spring Lake.
5.9 ft
(MLLW) MINOR FLOODING.
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 | 13.22 ft | — |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 8.62 ft | — |
| Oct 26, 2018 | 8.35 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shark River at Belmar (IN MLLW)?
The Shark River at Belmar (IN MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01407770) 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 Shark River at Belmar (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shark River at Belmar (IN MLLW) is 5.9 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.9 feet, and major flooding at 7.9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Shark River rises?
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Where is the Shark River at Belmar (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey at coordinates 40.1856°N, 74.0261°W. USGS site number: 01407770. 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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- Flood impacts are based on long-term averages. Actual impacts from any tidal flooding event may vary due to factors such as rainfall, wave action, and the number of tide cycles during which there is an onshore flow.