Jacob Fork below Old NC 18 in Shoups Ford
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 19.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 20.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 22.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 19.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 19.7 ft on Oct 17, 1975 (historic crest)
- 18.9 ft on Sep 8, 2004 (historic crest)
- 17.8 ft on Nov 6, 1977 (historic crest)
- 17.3 ft on Oct 12, 1990 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | GENERAL RAIN OF 1 IN 1 TO 2 HOUR CAUSED RIVER TO RISE FROM 1.6 FT TO 3 FT |
|---|---|
| 1.8 ft | 1.75 IN 1.5 HRS IN HEADWATERS CAUSED A 2 FT RISE HERE. |
| 2.0 ft | 2.0 INCHES IN 2 HOURS DID CAUSE FLOODING WHEN GROUND WAS ALREADY WET FROM PREVIOUS DAYS. GENERAL RAIN OF 2 INCHES CAUSED THE RIVER TO RISE 6 FT. |
| 4.5 ft | 4.5 INCH IN 24 HOURS CAUSED A 9 FT RISE ON RIVER. |
| 6.5 ft | AT THIS STAGE JACOB FORK RIVER AT RHONEY ROAD WILL BE AT BANKFULL. |
| 18.9 ft | FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO THATT WHICH OCCURRED IN SEPT 2004 WITH HURRICANE FRANCES |
| 20.0 ft | SOME HOMES NEAR SECONDARY ROAD 1924 AND THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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