Hitchcock Creek at Steele St
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Minor flooding begins on the Hitchcock Creek Greenway. The adjacent park also begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Water reaches the Steele St bridge. Water may begin to approach buildings downstream of the gage site, especially near US Highway 220. |
| 13.0 ft | There is significant flooding of Steele St. Flood waters may impact property in Rockingham up to a mile downstream of the gage site. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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