East Fork French Broad River below Rosman
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 6.0 ft on Dec 1, 2010 (historic crest)
- 5.9 ft on Jan 25, 2010 (historic crest)
- 5.0 ft on Oct 24, 2009 (historic crest)
- 4.9 ft on Sep 27, 2009 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.5 ft | 2.5 INCH IN 12 HOURS WILL CAUSE A 2.5 TO 3 FT RISE IN STREAM. RIVER ROSE FROM 3.26 TO 5.02 FT NO FLOODING AT THAT TIME. |
|---|---|
| 2.9 ft | 2.88 IN 2-3 HOURS CAUSED FLOODING ALONG EAST FORK FB RIVER ON APPLE BEE AND DOLLY MASTERS RDS. |
| 3.8 ft | NO FLOODING OCCURRED |
| 4.0 ft | WIDE SPREAD 4 INCH IN 24 HOUR WILL CAUSE A 3.5 FT RISE.. |
| 4.5 ft | EAST FORK ROAD NEAR CHURCH WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. THIS IS IN THE HEADWATERS NOT AT GAGE SITE. |
| 12.0 ft | FIRST GUESS...BRIDGE AND EAST FORK ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD |
| 14.0 ft | FIRST GUESS... EAST FORK ROAD AND BRIDGE WILL BE FLOODED. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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