Jonathan Creek above Maggie Valley
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 7.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Minor flooding | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 4.0 ft on Sep 26, 2009 (historic crest)
- 3.3 ft on Jan 15, 2013 (historic crest)
- 2.7 ft on Mar 9, 2011 (historic crest)
- 2.3 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.
| 2.0 ft | 2.0 IN 90 MINUTES CAUSED LANDSLIDES AND HEAVIER AMOUNTS JUST NW OF HERE CAUSED INDIAN CK TO FLOOD...WITH WASHOUT ALONG INDIAN CREEK RD CUTTING OFF SEVERAL PEOPLE. |
|---|---|
| 4.0 ft | 3-4 INCHES OF RAIN OVER 6 HOURS IN THE HEADWATERS TOOK RIVER UP 3 FT. LANDSLIDES HAVE ALSO OCCURRED WITH THIS AMOUNT AND WET GROUND. |
| 6.0 ft | BANKFULL STAGE...FLOODING WILL BEGIN UPSTREAM NEAR SECONDARY RD 1302 (FRANK MEHAFFEY RD) |
| 7.5 ft | MOTELS NEAR THE CREEK BETWEEN SECONDARY RD 1305 (RICH COVE RD)...GHOST TOWN RD AND MEMORY STREET WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 10.0 ft | MODERATE FLOODING OF MAGGIE VALLEY AREA ALONG HIGHWAY 19 WILL OCCUR. |
| 13.0 ft | MAJOR FLOODING OF BUSINESSES IN MAGGIE VALLEY. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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