Bear Creek at BEAR CREEK DAM
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 102.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 105.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 110.0 ft; major flooding begins at 120.0 ft.
| Action stage | 102.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 105.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 110.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 120.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.5 ft | 1.5 IN ONE HOUR WILL NOT CAUSE FLOODING. DAMS ARE KEPT LOW AND CONTROL WATER PRETTY WELL. |
|---|---|
| 100.0 ft | FULL POOL WATER AT TOP OF SPILLWAY |
| 105.0 ft | WATER OVERTOPPING SPILLWAY MAY CAUSE FLOODING DOWNSTREAM |
| 640.0 ft | 640 CFS WILL CAUSE A GATE TO BE RAISED. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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