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Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford

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Datum: NGVD29

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NOTE: Forecasts are not available for the Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford. Only observed stages are available for this point.

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	17
Moderate Flood Stage:	15
Flood Stage:	12
Action Stage:	11
Low Stage (in feet):	0

Historic Crests
(1) 19.70 ft on 07/13/2004
(2) 15.30 ft on 07/05/1989
(3) 14.76 ft on 04/16/2007
(4) 14.71 ft on 06/20/2019
(5) 14.38 ft on 05/01/2014
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 14.71 ft on 06/20/2019
(2) 14.38 ft on 05/01/2014
(3) 14.31 ft on 08/28/2011
(4) 14.76 ft on 04/16/2007
(5) 19.70 ft on 07/13/2004
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

Zoom Level:16

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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19	Widespread flooding with many residences flooded between Medford and Lumberton. Additional widespread flooding is likely to occur further downstream in Lumberton where the south Branch and Southwest Branch merge, although tides still play a role.
17	Additional flooding occurs on Bridge Street in Lumberton. Residences are flooded. Widespread flooding is likely to occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and the Southwest Branch merges, although tides still play a role.
15	Evacuations occur on New Freedom Road with water surrounding homes. Flooding can also occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and Southwest Branch merge, but is highly dependent on tide levels.
14	Flooding occurs in Medford in the vicinity of New Freedom Road and Church Road. Roads are closed. Much of Camp Dark Waters is flooded. Flooding occurs on Bridge Street in Lumberton before the Southwest Branch merges with the South Branch. Flooding can also occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and Southwest Branch merge, but is highly dependent on tide levels.
13	New Freedom Road is closed between Church and Eayerstown Road. Flooding can also occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and Southwest Branch merge, but is highly dependent on tide levels.
11	The creek floods open adjacent land.

About This Location

Latitude: 39.895278° N, Longitude: 74.823611° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	12 ft	Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum	Elevation (gauge height = 0)	Elevation (gauge height = flood stage)	Elevation information source
NAVD88	Not Available	Not Available	Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29	18.38	30.38	Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other	Not Available	Not Available

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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Medford

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During winter months, cold and ice may result in inaccurate real-time stream stage and streamflow data. Adjustments or deletions of this data can only be done after detailed analysis.

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