Grassy Creek at NC 226 at Grassy Creek
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 6.2 ft on Sep 25, 2011 (historic crest)
- 5.4 ft on Oct 15, 2014 (historic crest)
- 4.6 ft on Sep 18, 2012 (historic crest)
- 4.1 ft on Oct 24, 2009 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | 1.0 INCH IN 1 HOUR PERIOD WILL CAUSE THE CREEK TO RISE AROUND 2.5 FT. |
|---|---|
| 2.8 ft | 2.8 INCH IN 6 HOURS TOOK CREEK UP TO 5.0 FT FROM ONE FT. |
| 3.5 ft | 3.55 INCH IN 10 HR TOOK RIVER UP TO 4 FT WITH NO FLOODING |
| 5.0 ft | BANKFULL |
| 7.9 ft | NO ROADS FLOODED AT THIS STAGE BUT LOW LYING AREAS FLOODED. |
| 10.0 ft | FIRST GUESS....CARTERS ROAD IS FLOODED |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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