Killian Creek near MARIPOSA
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 18.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 21.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 36.0 ft; major flooding begins at 40.0 ft.
| Action stage | 18.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 36.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 40.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.2 ft on Apr 29, 1997 (historic crest)
- 13.4 ft on Jun 11, 1992 (historic crest)
- 13.3 ft on Jan 25, 2010 (historic crest)
- 13.0 ft on Mar 20, 2003 (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 HOUR PERIOD WILL CAUSE A 1 FT RISE IN RIVER IN A DROOUGHT. |
|---|---|
| 2.1 ft | 2.1 INCH IN 1 HR (HVY RAIN WAS HERE AND SOUTH OF GAGE) CAUSED A 1 FT RISE IN A DROUGHT AND TOOK RIVER UP 4 FT IN WET PERIOD. |
| 3.3 ft | 3 - 4 INCH IN 2-3 HOURS WIDE SPREAD RAIN WILL CAUSE THEE RIVER TO GO FROM 2.77 TO 15.77 FT |
| 13.0 ft | BANKFULL STAGE...FLOODS FOREST AREA |
| 18.0 ft | STARTS TO FLOOD PARTS OF A SUBSTATION AT DUKE ENERGY SUBSTATION SITE. |
| 40.0 ft | NOTHING IN THE AREA TO FLOOD. FLOODING MAY OCCUR FURTHER DOWNSTREAM. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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