Hunting Creek at Morganton
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; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.4 ft on Sep 13, 2014 (historic crest)
- 9.1 ft on Aug 8, 2024 (historic crest)
- 6.9 ft on Mar 6, 2011 (historic crest)
- 6.6 ft on Dec 1, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Action/Advisory Stage. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Minor Flood Stage. Expect extensive flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Hunting Creek including near Enola Rd, Oakdale Dr, Oaktree Rd, Pete Brittain Rd, Coal Chute Rd, and Watkins Dr, including within the campus of the North Carolina School of Science and Math. |
| 9.0 ft | COAL CHUTE ROAD...1/4 MI UPSTREAM OF GAGE...WILL BE FLOODED. |
| 11.0 ft | SOUTH STERLING AND EAST FLEMING DRIVE (US 70 BYP) WILL BE FLOODED ALONG WITH SOME BUILDINGS. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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