Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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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
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MEDN4
River
Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek
County
Burlington, NJ
Coordinates
39.8953°N, 74.8236°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford?
The Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01465880) 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 Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek rises?
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Where is the Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Burlington County, New Jersey at coordinates 39.8953°N, 74.8236°W. USGS site number: 01465880. 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