Drowning Creek at Hoffman
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.5 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | FLOOD STAGE. WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE US1 BRIDGE. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. THE US1 BRIDGE IS FLOODED AND THE ROAD CLOSED. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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