South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown
New Jersey — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Burlington County, New Jersey on the South Branch Rancocas Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01465850, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
11 ft
Moderate Flood
9 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
565 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
Many homes and businesses flood on Mill, Race, and Main streets. Flooding is likely to occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and Southwest Branch merge, but is highly dependent on tide levels.
9 ft
Main Street in Vincentown floods. Flooding on Mill and Race Streets increase. Flooding is likely to occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and Southwest Branch merge, but is highly dependent on tide levels.
8 ft
Race Street in Vincentown floods. Mill Street flooding increases. Flooding can also occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and Southwest Branch merge, but is highly dependent on tide levels.
7 ft
Mill Street in Vincentown floods. Flooding can also occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and the Southwest Branch merge, but it highly dependent on tide levels.
6 ft
The creek floods open adjacent 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2004 | 12.34 ft | 4,160 cfs |
| Jul 13, 2004 | 12.34 ft | 4,160 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 9.5 ft | — |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 9.5 ft | — |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 9.44 ft | 2,197 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VNCN4
River
South Branch Rancocas Creek
County
Burlington, NJ
Coordinates
39.9400°N, 74.7631°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown?
The South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01465850) 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 South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Branch Rancocas Creek rises?
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Where is the South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Burlington County, New Jersey at coordinates 39.9400°N, 74.7631°W. USGS site number: 01465850. 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