Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford NJ water level

Name: Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford NJ water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek, New Jersey, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.31ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT (42 min ago)

Water temperature: 57 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford NJ, where the gauge shows 4.31 ft.

It is 7.69 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.27 ft – 5.06 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 57 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 19.70 ftJuly 13, 2004

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 12.00 ft.

What happens at each level

19.00 ft: 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.
17.00 ft: 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.
15.00 ft: 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.
14.00 ft: 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.
13.00 ft: 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.
11.00 ft: The creek floods open adjacent land.
4.31 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.70 ft	July 13, 2004
2	15.30 ft	July 5, 1989
3	14.76 ft	April 16, 2007
4	14.71 ft	June 20, 2019
5	14.38 ft	May 1, 2014
6	14.31 ft	August 28, 2011
7	12.56 ft	August 11, 1987
8	12.07 ft	December 12, 1992
9	12.05 ft	April 17, 1983
10	11.42 ft	March 11, 1994

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 64° 44° – Wind 14 mph

22 Thu 66° 39° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 60° 44° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 63° 42° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 65° 44° – Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 67° 47° – Wind 7 mph

27 Tue 71° 51° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:16 AM Sunset 06:13 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown NJRiver gauge, South Branch Rancocas Creek	1.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	4.5 mi
NB Rancocas C at Iron Works Park at Mount Holly NJRiver gauge, NB Rancocas C	8.72 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	7 mi
North Branch Rancocas Creek at Pemberton NJRiver gauge, North Branch Rancocas Creek	1.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	9 mi
South Branch Pennsauken Creek at Cherry Hill NJRiver gauge, South Branch Pennsauken Creek	1.97 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	10 mi
Cooper River at Haddonfield NJRiver gauge, Cooper River	1.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	10 mi
Greenwood Branch at New Lisbon NJRiver gauge, Greenwood Branch	2.05 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	11 mi
Great Egg Harbor R near Sicklerville NJRiver gauge, Great Egg Harbor R	11.3 cfs	Normal	−2.3 cfs	13 mi
Poquessing Creek at Grant Ave. at PhiladelphiaRiver gauge, Poquessing Creek	8.2 cfs	Normal	−0.8 cfs	14 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford NJ?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 7.69 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 Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford NJ today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 4.31 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford NJ rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.17 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford NJ normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford NJ?

The highest level on record is 19.70 ft on July 13, 2004.

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:01465880 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.89528, -74.82361 (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	4.31 ft	2026-10-21 09:30	Provisional
Water temperature	57 °F	2026-10-21 09:30	Provisional

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