Flat River below Lake Mitchie
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
- 23.5 ft on Sep 6, 1998 (historic crest)
- 19.6 ft on Jul 7, 2025 (historic crest)
- 19.5 ft on Jul 26, 1938 (historic crest)
- 19.3 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.
| 16.0 ft | Minor flooding begins along the Flat River downstream of Lake Mitchie. Flooding will be confined to wooded areas. |
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Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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