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Cullowhee Creek near Cullowhee

National Weather Service gauge CUCN7 · North Carolina · Jackson County · 35.2886, -83.1814

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.

Action stage4.0 ft
Minor flooding5.0 ft
Moderate flooding9.0 ft
Major flooding15.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

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

1.0 ft1.0 INCH IN 3 HOUR CAUSED A 1/2 FT RISE IN DROUGHT.
2.1 ft2.1 IN 2.5 HR CAUSED THE CREEK TO RISE 3 FT. FLD STG 5 FT
4.0 ftBANKFULL STAGE = 2130 ELEVATION. STAGE AT WHICH PARTS OF THE JACKSON COUNTY RECREATION COMPLEX (828-293-3053)...AND PARKING LOT OF SPEEDWELL GENERAL STORE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. CULUWHEE CREEK FLOWS THROUGH WCU CAMPUS.
5.0 ftCULLOWHEE MOUNTAIN ROAD AT TILLEY CREEK ROAD WILL BE FLOODED. CULLOWHEE CREEK FLOWS THROUGH WCU CAMPUS.
9.0 ftFLOOD STAGE = 2135 FT ELEVATION. STAGE AT WHICH BUSINESS AND HOMES ON PARKER FARM ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. SPEEDWAY GENERAL STORE WILL ALSO FLOOD.

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

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