North Branch Metedeconk River near Lakewood NJ
Is North Branch Metedeconk River near Lakewood NJ flooding right now?
North Branch Metedeconk River near Lakewood NJ measured 2.38 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.6 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.38 ft
Streamflow
17 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.4 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 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 7.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.4 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 10.06 ft | 2018-08-13 |
| 9.97 ft | 2005-10-15 |
| 9.45 ft | 2012-12-27 |
| 9.28 ft | 1977-11-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| SB Metedeconk River at New Hampshire Av near Lakewood NJ | 1.6 mi | Ocean County |
| South Branch Metedeconk River near Lakewood NJ | 1.8 mi | Ocean County |
| Manasquan River near Allenwood NJ | 4.1 mi | Monmouth County |
| Manasquan River at Squankum NJ | 4.8 mi | Monmouth County |
| Toms River near Toms River NJ | 8.2 mi | Ocean 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.