Major Flood
9 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
8 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
Flooding further expands in Colt's Neck, Lincroft, and Tinton Falls.
8 ft
Residential property in Lincroft floods. Flooding also occurs along Grant Court in Tinton Falls. The water treatment plant next to the reservoir takes on water.
7.5 ft
Flooding along Swimming River Road expands into Lincroft.
7 ft
Swimming River Road in Colt's Neck begins to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2014 | 7.73 ft | 6,872 cfs |
| Dec 26, 2012 | 7.11 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Nov 24, 2018 | 6.81 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RDBN4
River
Swimming River
County
Monmouth, NJ
Coordinates
40.3189°N, 74.1161°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Swimming River at Red Bank?
The Swimming River at Red Bank gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01407500) 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 Swimming River at Red Bank?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Swimming River at Red Bank is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Swimming River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Swimming River at Red Bank to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Swimming River at Red Bank gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey at coordinates 40.3189°N, 74.1161°W. USGS site number: 01407500. 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