Green River (NC) at Lake Summit Dam
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 101.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 102.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 104.0 ft; major flooding begins at 106.0 ft.
| Action stage | 101.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 102.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 104.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 106.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 104.8 ft on Aug 16, 1928 (historic crest)
- 104.0 ft on Mar 28, 2005 (historic crest)
- 102.8 ft on Aug 17, 1994 (historic crest)
- 102.8 ft on Aug 27, 1995 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 100.0 ft | FULL POOL - 356 CFS |
|---|---|
| 100.5 ft | HIGH WATER EFFECTS BEGIN DOWNSTREAM ON GREEN RIVER. |
| 101.5 ft | FLOODING ALONG THE GREEN RIVER WILL BE LIKELY ESPECIALLY ON BOBS CREEK RD AND BLUEBERRY FARM RD. |
| 102.0 ft | HIGH WATER EVENT AREAS ALONG THE SHORELINE WILL LIKELY FLOOD. GREEN RIVER WILL LIKELY BEGIN TO FLOOD GREEN RIVER COVE ROAD. FURTHER DOWNSTREAM BELOW LAKE ADGER...JOHN WATSON AND KEN MILLER ROADS IN THE HIGHLAND MAY FLOOD. CALL EMA |
| 102.5 ft | ROADS DOWNSTEAM IN POLK COUNTY ALONG GREEN RIVER WILL FLOOD. SOME EVACUATIONS BETWEEN SALUDA AND MILL SPRINGS WILL LIKELY BE NECESSARY. |
| 104.0 ft | MODERATE FLOODING DOWNSTREAM. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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