Big Cedar Creek 1E Lebanon
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.8 ft on Feb 15, 2025 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Flooding of low spots on Scenic Elk Garden Drive near the bridge. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Flooding of low spots on State Park Road and on Big Cedar Creek Road begins. |
| 14.0 ft | Water reaches the surface of the bridge on Scenic Elk Garden Drive where the gage is located. |
| 15.0 ft | Water reaches the surface of the bridge on River Mountain Road. |
| 18.5 ft | Flooding of the gravel parking lot at the end of State Park Road. |
| 22.0 ft | Water may reach the main floor of the first house on Scenic Elk Garden Drive. Some storage buildings nearby have flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Morristown · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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