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SwedenRaccoon Creek near Swedesboro NJ water level
River gauge, Raccoon Creek, New Jersey, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 24.7 cfs
- Water temperature
- 56 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Raccoon Creek near Swedesboro NJ, where the gauge shows 9.05 ft.
It is 6.95 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 9.04 ft – 9.38 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 56 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 18.68 ftAugust 28, 2011
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 16.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- Russel Mill Road and Kings Highway in Woolwich Township are impassable. Higher than normal tides on the Delaware River can affect water levels on Raccoon Creek into Woolwich Township.
- 17.00 ft
- Tomlin Station Road in Harrison Township begins to flood. Licciardello Drive in Woolwich Township takes on additional water. Higher than normal tides on the Delaware River can affect water levels on Raccoon Creek into Woolwich Township.
- 16.00 ft
- Flooding occurs on Licciardello Drive in Woolwich Township. Higher than normal tides on the Delaware River can affect water levels on Raccoon Creek into Woolwich Township.
- 15.00 ft
- Water begins to overflow its banks and flood adjacent open fields. Higher than normal tides on the Delaware River can affect water levels on Raccoon Creek into Woolwich Township.
- 9.05 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.68 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 2 | 17.44 ft | August 10, 1967 |
| 3 | 16.69 ft | August 27, 2026 |
| 4 | 15.69 ft | August 28, 1971 |
| 5 | 15.28 ft | September 16, 1999 |
| 6 | 15.24 ft | September 2, 2013 |
| 7 | 15.04 ft | July 5, 1989 |
| 8 | 14.62 ft | January 26, 1978 |
| 9 | 14.49 ft | April 16, 2007 |
| 10 | 14.44 ft | May 1, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.15 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Raccoon Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raccoon Creek at Wrights Mill NJRiver gauge, Raccoon Creek | 5.9 cfs | High | ±0 | 5.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem River at Woodstown NJRiver gauge, Salem River | 11.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Mantua Creek at East Holly Avenue at Pitman NJRiver gauge, Mantua Creek | 0.45 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Darby Creek at 84th St Bridge at EastwickRiver gauge, Darby Creek | 4.07 ft | Very high | +1.39 ft | 11 mi |
| Chester Creek near ChesterRiver gauge, Chester Creek | 2.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Darby Creek near DarbyRiver gauge, Darby Creek | 31.6 cfs | Normal | −1.2 cfs | 13 mi |
| Cobbs Creek at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Cobbs Creek | 2.09 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Shellpot Creek at WilmingtonRiver gauge, Shellpot Creek | 2.6 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 14 mi |
| Ridley Creek at MediaRiver gauge, Ridley Creek | 14.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Raccoon Creek near Swedesboro NJ?
The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 6.95 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Raccoon Creek near Swedesboro NJ today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT, the water level was 9.05 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Raccoon Creek near Swedesboro NJ rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Raccoon Creek near Swedesboro NJ normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Raccoon Creek near Swedesboro NJ?
The highest level on record is 18.68 ft on August 28, 2011.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01477120(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.74056, -75.25917(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 9.05 ft | 2026-10-21 03:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 24.7 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 56 °F | 2026-10-21 03:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Raccoon Creek near Swedesboro NJ (usgs:01477120). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/raccoon-creek-near-swedesboro-nj
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