Big Shoe Heel Creek near Laurinburg
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.5 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Minor flooding begins upstream and downstream of the gage site on US-74 Business. Big Shoe Heel Creek overflows its banks into wooded areas from US-74 to Old Maxton Road. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins between US-74 and Old Maxton Road. Water encroaches upon residential areas near Old Lumberton Road and floods portions of Old Maxton Road near the bridge over Big Shoe Heel Creek. |
| 10.0 ft | Moderate flooding continues between US-74 and Old Maxton Road. Water covers roadways adjacent to bridges across Big Shoe Heel Creek and reaches the bases of buildings near the creek on Old Lumberton Road. |
| 14.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Water inundates the US-74 bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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