Major Flood
7.7 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
6.7 ft
Minor Flood
5.7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.28 ft
(Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW)) The level reached on October 29, 2012 during Post Tropical Cyclone Sandy.
9.34 ft
(MLLW) The level reached during the northeaster on December 11, 1992.
8.23 ft
(MLLW) The level reached on August 28, 2011 during Hurricane Irene.
7.76 ft
(MLLW) The level reached on October 27, 2018.
7.7 ft
(MLLW) MAJOR FLOODING. The following streets in Manasquan begin to flood: First Avenue, Beachfront Road, Perch Avenue, Pike Avenue, Pine Avenue, Potter Avenue, Riverside Drive, Salmon Avenue, Stockton Avenue, Timber Lane, Trout Avenue and Whiting Avenue. Widespread vehicle flood damage can be expected. Water begins to enter the first floor of low-lying homes and businesses.
6.7 ft
(MLLW) MODERATE FLOODING. The following streets in Manasquan begin to flood: Second Avenue, Third Avenue, Dewey Avenue, East Virginia Avenue, Euclid Avenue, Holly Place, Lockwood Avenue, Marlin Avenue, Ocean Avenue, Pershing Avenue, Pompano Avenue, Rogers Avenue, South Farragut Avenue, Stockton Lake Boulevard, Tarpon Avenue and Warren Avenue. Widespread vehicle flood damage can be expected. COASTAL FLOOD WARNING LEVEL.
6 ft
(MLLW) COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY LEVEL.
5.9 ft
(MLLW) Flooding begins in Sea Girt and Brielle. Flooding begins in Point Pleasant Beach along NJ Route 35 at Broadway.
5.7 ft
(MLLW) MINOR FLOODING. The following streets in Manasquan begin to flood: Fourth Avenue, Brielle Road, Captains Court, Deep Creek Drive, Glimmer Glass Circle, East Main Street, Long Avenue, Meadow Avenue, Pearce Court, Perrine Boulevard, Pickell Alley, Riddle Way, River Place and Watson Place.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2012 | 12.28 ft | — |
| Dec 10, 1992 | 9.34 ft | — |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 8.23 ft | — |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Watson Creek at Manasquan (IN MLLW)?
The Watson Creek at Manasquan (IN MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01408048) 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 Watson Creek at Manasquan (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Watson Creek at Manasquan (IN MLLW) is 5.7 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.7 feet, and major flooding at 7.7 feet.
How do I get alerts when Watson Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Watson Creek at Manasquan (IN MLLW) 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 Watson Creek at Manasquan (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey at coordinates 40.1117°N, 74.0447°W. USGS site number: 01408048. 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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