Irvins Creek at Sam Newell Road
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 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.3 ft on Jun 18, 2003 (historic crest)
- 10.1 ft on Sep 28, 2004 (historic crest)
- 9.6 ft on Sep 16, 2018 (historic crest)
- 9.5 ft on Jul 12, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.5 ft | 1.5 INCH IN 2 HOURS IN EXTREME HEADWATERS OF BASIN WILL CAUSE RIVER TO RISE TO AROUND 7.5 FT. |
|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | sam newell rd will likely flood due to irvin creek trib#1. |
| 6.5 ft | 6.5 FT HERE WILL PROBABLY CAUSE IRVIN CREEK TRIB #1 TO FLOOD SAM NEWELL ROAD AND TANK TOWN ROAD IN THE MATTHEWS AREA. |
| 13.0 ft | AT THIS STAGE A BARN AND BALL FIELD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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