Fishing Creek near Enfield
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.1 ft on Apr 19, 1910 (historic crest)
- 21.6 ft on Sep 18, 1999 (historic crest)
- 21.6 ft on Jul 24, 1916 (historic crest)
- 19.7 ft on Oct 11, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | Fishing Creek reaches bankfull at the gage site. |
|---|---|
| 16.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Minor overflow occurs on both banks near Hwy 301. Creeks and streams downstream of Hwy 301 may backup and cause flooding across Island Rd. |
| 18.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Fishing Creek floods a broad expanse of marsh and farmland. |
| 20.0 ft | Major flooding begins. The US-301 bridge is inundated and the road is closed. Homes along US-301 south of the site may be affected. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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