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Bull Creek (NC) at Riceville road near Riceville

National Weather Service gauge RCVN7 · North Carolina · Buncombe County · 35.6314, -82.4719

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 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.

Action stage9.0 ft
Minor flooding10.0 ft
Moderate flooding12.0 ft
Major flooding14.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

9.0 ftAction Stage. Bull Creek is exceeding its banks and flooding adjacent low-lying areas.
10.0 ftMinor Flood Stage. Bull Creek is approaching the Riceville Community Center-Volunteer Fire Department parking lot.
12.0 ftModerate Flood Stage. Bull Creek floodwaters are entering the Riceville Volunteer Fire Department and significant flooding of the adjacent Riceville Community Center parking lot is ongoing.
14.0 ftMajor Flood Stage. Bull Creek has inundated Riceville Rd. and significant flooding of the Riceville Volunteer Fire Department is ongoing. Significant flooding of Parker Rd. is likely.

Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.

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