Flat River at Bahama
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.3 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 12.3 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
- 7.3 ft on Oct 12, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. The Flat River overflows its natural banks. Above this point the banks are very steep and flooding is likely limited to recreational property along the river. |
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Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Mountain Creek at SR1617 Nr Bahama NWS gauge · 2.5 mi
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- Little River (NC) near Orange Factory NWS gauge · 3.6 mi
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- Knap of the Reeds Creek near Butner, NC NWS gauge · 5.8 mi
- Eno River at Durham NWS gauge · 7.8 mi