Ahoskie Creek at Ahoskie
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.5 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.3 ft on Sep 17, 1999 (historic crest)
- 15.4 ft on Oct 10, 2016 (historic crest)
- 14.9 ft on Oct 1, 2010 (historic crest)
- 13.4 ft on Sep 23, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.5 ft | Significant portions of the Ahoskie Creek Park are flooded including areas around the picnic pavilion and amphitheater. Properties along Lee Jernigan Road begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 11.5 ft | Parking lots along Route 42 southwest of Ahoskie Creek begin to flood. |
| 12.5 ft | Homes and businesses northeast of the Ahoskie Creek along State Route 42 and along Lee Jernigan Road begin to flood. |
| 14.0 ft | Numerous businesses along State Route 42, South Academy Street, are flooded. Most of Ahoskie Creek Park is flooded. |
| 15.0 ft | Many businesses along South Academy Street are inundated with a couple feet of water. South Academy Street begins to flood. Portions of US Highway 13 south of town are flooded. |
| 16.0 ft | Homes along Stoke and Camlin Street adjacent to Ahoskie Creek Park begin to flood. Several businesses south of town along US Highway 13 begin to flood. |
| 20.1 ft | River stage sensor operating limit |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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