Shark River near Neptune City NJ
Is Shark River near Neptune City NJ flooding right now?
Shark River near Neptune City NJ measured 1.41 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.6 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.41 ft
Streamflow
5 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 10.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.94 ft on Fri, Dec 26, 1969.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 10.5 ft | 9.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.94 ft | 1969-12-26 |
| 7.61 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 7.14 ft | 2005-10-14 |
| 6.93 ft | 2018-05-27 |
| 6.67 ft | 2012-12-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Jumping Brook near Neptune City NJ | 0.4 mi | Monmouth County |
| Manasquan River near Allenwood NJ | 4.5 mi | Monmouth County |
| Manasquan River at Squankum NJ | 5.2 mi | Monmouth County |
| North Branch Metedeconk River near Lakewood NJ | 8.6 mi | Ocean County |
| Swimming River near Red Bank NJ | 8.7 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.