Campbell Creek (NC) at Idlewild road
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.7 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.7 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.7 ft on Jun 7, 2003 (historic crest)
- 7.9 ft on Jan 25, 2010 (historic crest)
- 7.7 ft on May 5, 2009 (historic crest)
- 7.3 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.4 ft | 1.4 IN 12 HR WILL TAKE THE CREEK UP TO 3 FT |
|---|---|
| 2.5 ft | 2.5 INCH IN ONE HOUR WILL CAUSE A 4 TO 5 FT RISE HERE. ARCADIAN VILLIAGE APARTMENTS ON CEDARS EAST COURT WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED DUE TO POOR DRAINAGE AND POSSIBLY FROM A TRIBUTARY. |
| 5.8 ft | HEAVY RAIN IN TRIB UPSTREAM CAUSED A 5 FT RISE HERE AND FLOODED ARCADIAN VILLAGE APARTMENTS ON CEDARS EAST COURT (UPSTREAM). |
| 9.7 ft | FLOODING OF BUILDINGS HAS OCCURRED BEFORE IN THE AREA AT THIS STAGE IN JUNE 2003. |
| 15.0 ft | AT THIS STAGE HOMES NEAR THE CREEK WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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