Clear Creek (NC) at SR3181
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.9 ft on Jul 28, 2004 (historic crest)
- 10.4 ft on Jul 12, 2004 (historic crest)
- 10.0 ft on Sep 16, 2018 (historic crest)
- 9.6 ft on Jan 25, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.9 ft | 1.85 IN ONE HOUR CAUSED CREEK TO RISE TO 5.21 FT. |
|---|---|
| 2.7 ft | 2.70 IN ONE HR WILL TAKE CREEK FROM 1.5 TO 7 FT |
| 14.0 ft | WATER APPROACHS BUILDINGS ON SR1381 |
| 15.0 ft | A FEW BUILDINGS NEAR THE GAGE SITE ON SECONDARY ROAD 3181 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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