Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford
Burlington County, New Jersey
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 19 ft
Widespread flooding with many residences flooded between Medford and Lumberton. Additional widespread flooding is likely to occur further downstream in Lumberton where the south Branch and Southwest Branch merge, although tides still play a role.
- 17 ft
Additional flooding occurs on Bridge Street in Lumberton. Residences are flooded. Widespread flooding is likely to occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and the Southwest Branch merges, although tides still play a role.
- 15 ft
Evacuations occur on New Freedom Road with water surrounding homes. Flooding can also occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and Southwest Branch merge, but is highly dependent on tide levels.
- 14 ft
Flooding occurs in Medford in the vicinity of New Freedom Road and Church Road. Roads are closed. Much of Camp Dark Waters is flooded. Flooding occurs on Bridge Street in Lumberton before the Southwest Branch merges with the South Branch. Flooding can also occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and Southwest Branch merge, but is highly dependent on tide levels.
- 13 ft
New Freedom Road is closed between Church and Eayerstown Road. Flooding can also occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and Southwest Branch merge, but is highly dependent on tide levels.
- 11 ft
The creek floods open adjacent land.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2004 | 19.7 ft | 12,400 cfs |
| Jul 4, 1989 | 15.3 ft | 3,300 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2007 | 14.76 ft | 2,700 cfs |
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