Ivy River near Barnardsville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 6.7 ft on Sep 22, 2009 (historic crest)
- 6.7 ft on Dec 1, 2010 (historic crest)
- 6.1 ft on Oct 28, 2009 (historic crest)
- 5.9 ft on Mar 6, 2011 (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 IN 12 HOUR TOOK RIVER UP FROM 3.7 TO 4.7 FT |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | BANKFULL STAGE. |
| 8.0 ft | HOMES BETWEEN THE RIVER AND RIVERSIDE DRIVE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 9.0 ft | HOMES AND BUILDINGS BETWEEN HIGHWAY 197 AND THE RIVER WILL FLOOD. AREAS EAST OF PAINTED FORK ROAD NEAR THE RIVER WILL ALL SO BE TO FLOOD... THIS INCLUDES THE EQUINE VET CENTER. |
| 10.0 ft | FLOODING OF A FACTORY NEAR THE RIVER ALONG PAINTED FORK ROAD AND OTHER HOMES WILL OCCURR. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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