Kings Creek at Possum Trot Rd, 5 E Blacksburg
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.6 ft on Dec 30, 2015 (historic crest)
- 13.3 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 12.6 ft on Feb 6, 2020 (historic crest)
- 12.4 ft on Feb 2, 2007 (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 1.5 HOURS ON WET GRD TOOK THE CREEK UP 8 FT |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | 10 FT WOULD CAUSE FLOODING OF FARMLAND ALONG RIVER. MAY ALSO AFFECT ONE-LANE BRIDGE ALONG EWALDZ RD UPSTREAM OF GAGE...BUT PROBABLY AT 12 OR 13 FEET. |
| 28.0 ft | BRIDGE ON POSSUM TROT ROAD WILL BE OVERTOPPED |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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