Beaverdam Creek above Windy Gap Rd
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 5.9 ft on Jun 7, 2003 (historic crest)
- 5.8 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 3.8 ft on Nov 22, 2006 (historic crest)
- 3.4 ft on May 11, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.0 ft | POSSIBLE RISE ON CREEK DUE TO BACKWATER ON THE CATAWBA RIVER CAUSED BY HIGH RESERVOIR LEVELS AND RRELEASES FROM CWAN7 |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | BANKFULL STAGE...NOTHING IN THE AREA TO FLOOD AT THIS LEVEL. |
| 10.0 ft | BRDIGE MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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