Allen Creek at BOYDTON-ALLEN CREEK
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 23.4 ft on May 26, 2003 (historic crest)
- 23.2 ft on May 18, 2018 (historic crest)
- 22.9 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 21.8 ft on Oct 23, 1971 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.5 ft | Hayes Mill Road begins to flood about 100 Feet east of Allen Creek. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Water begins to flow over the bridge over Allen Creek on Hayes Mill Rd. |
| 30.3 ft | River stage sensor operating limit |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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