Elk Creek (NC) at Elkville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.0 ft on Aug 13, 1940 (historic crest)
- 12.0 ft on Aug 17, 1994 (historic crest)
- 10.1 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 9.6 ft on Nov 6, 1977 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Summer cabins on left bank begin to be affected. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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