Deep Creek (NC) at Deep Creek road near Bryson City
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.3 ft on Jan 15, 2013 (historic crest)
- 6.4 ft on Aug 15, 2016 (historic crest)
- 5.7 ft on Dec 1, 2010 (historic crest)
- 5.4 ft on Apr 19, 2015 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | Action/Advisory Stage. Common, nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Deep Cre is beginning. Floodwaters are beginning to impact farmland, woodlands, parks, athletic fields and boat-access areas with up to 2 feet of inundation. Low-water crossings may be inundated with up to 2 feet of floodwater and become impassable. Adjacent campgrounds, mobile home/RV parks, and secondary roads may experience floodwater inundation of up to 1 foot. |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | Minor flooding continues. Deep Creek may be flooding the Creekside Cabin Area in Deep Creek Campground. Water approaches residental yards near Deep Creek at Parkview Acres and may flood parts of East Deep Creek Cir. |
| 8.5 ft | Minor flooding continues. Floodwaters may approach buildings on W Deep Creek Rd near Rec Park Dr. |
| 10.0 ft | Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to Deep Creek with considerable impacts to property and travel. Significant flooding reaching 4-6 ft deep is ongoing for low-lying areas and low-water crossings. Adjacent campgrounds and mobile home/RV parks may be experiencing dangerous inundation up to 2-4 ft deep, capable of moving RVs and other vehicles. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin for first-floor building elevations. Some homes and businesses may be stranded. |
| 12.0 ft | Major Flood Stage. Extremely rare and catastrophic flooding of Deep Creek is developing with disastrous impacts to property. Adjacent campgrounds and/or mobile home/RV parks may be experiencing devastating flooding greater than 4 ft deep, causing severe damage. Basements and crawl spaces may be completely submerged. First-floor building elevations may be experiencing ruinous flooding greater than 1 ft deep. Travel may be severely restricted with roadway inundation exceeding 3-4 ft. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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