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SwedenSouth Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown NJ water level
River gauge, South Branch Rancocas Creek, New Jersey, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 66.3 cfs
History
What this means
South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown NJ is at 1.42 ft, in the normal range.
It is 5.58 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.37 ft and 1.95 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 12.34 ftJuly 13, 2004
Floating and fishing near South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown NJ
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 5.58 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
- Many homes and businesses flood on Mill, Race, and Main streets. Flooding is likely to occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and Southwest Branch merge, but is highly dependent on tide levels.
- 9.00 ft
- Main Street in Vincentown floods. Flooding on Mill and Race Streets increase. Flooding is likely to occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and Southwest Branch merge, but is highly dependent on tide levels.
- 8.00 ft
- Race Street in Vincentown floods. Mill Street flooding increases. Flooding can also occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and Southwest Branch merge, but is highly dependent on tide levels.
- 7.00 ft
- Mill Street in Vincentown floods. Flooding can also occur downstream in Lumberton where the South Branch and the Southwest Branch merge, but it highly dependent on tide levels.
- 6.00 ft
- The creek floods open adjacent land.
- 1.42 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.34 ft | July 13, 2004 |
| 2 | 9.50 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 3 | 9.44 ft | June 20, 2019 |
| 4 | 9.24 ft | April 16, 2007 |
| 5 | 8.60 ft | May 1, 2014 |
| 6 | 8.35 ft | December 18, 2023 |
| 7 | 8.02 ft | November 25, 2018 |
| 8 | 7.98 ft | August 28, 1971 |
| 9 | 7.92 ft | December 27, 2009 |
| 10 | 7.82 ft | February 25, 1979 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NB Rancocas C at Iron Works Park at Mount Holly NJRiver gauge, NB Rancocas C | 8.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek at Medford NJRiver gauge, Southwest Branch Rancocas Creek | 4.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 4.5 mi |
| North Branch Rancocas Creek at Pemberton NJRiver gauge, North Branch Rancocas Creek | 1.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Greenwood Branch at New Lisbon NJRiver gauge, Greenwood Branch | 2.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| South Branch Pennsauken Creek at Cherry Hill NJRiver gauge, South Branch Pennsauken Creek | 1.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 13 mi |
| Crosswicks Creek at Hockamik Rd near Cookstown NJRiver gauge, Crosswicks Creek | 22.2 cfs | Normal | −2.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Cooper River at Haddonfield NJRiver gauge, Cooper River | 1.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| McDonalds Branch in Byrne State Forest NJRiver gauge | 0.9 cfs | Low | ±0 | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown NJ?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 5.58 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 South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown NJ today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:15 AM EDT, the water level was 1.42 ft. Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown NJ rising or falling?
Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.43 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown NJ normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown NJ?
The highest level on record is 12.34 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:01465850(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.94000, -74.76306(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 | 1.42 ft | 2026-10-21 07:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 66.3 cfs | 2026-10-21 07:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: South Branch Rancocas Creek at Vincentown NJ (usgs:01465850). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-jersey/south-branch-rancocas-creek-at-vincentown-nj
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