Manasquan River at Squankum NJ
Is Manasquan River at Squankum NJ flooding right now?
Manasquan River at Squankum NJ measured 2.43 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.1 ft below its 8.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.43 ft
Streamflow
19 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8.5 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.06 ft on Sun, Aug 28, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8.5 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 8.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.06 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 12.45 ft | 1938-09-21 |
| 10.37 ft | 1977-11-08 |
| 10.15 ft | 1943-10-27 |
| 10.13 ft | 1960-09-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Manasquan River near Allenwood NJ | 2.0 mi | Monmouth County |
| North Branch Metedeconk River near Lakewood NJ | 4.8 mi | Ocean County |
| Shark River near Neptune City NJ | 5.2 mi | Monmouth County |
| South Branch Metedeconk River near Lakewood NJ | 5.5 mi | Ocean County |
| Jumping Brook near Neptune City NJ | 5.5 mi | Monmouth County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.