Little Hope Creek above Seneca Pl, in Madison Park
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.9 ft on Jun 7, 2003 (historic crest)
- 9.6 ft on Jun 7, 2005 (historic crest)
- 9.1 ft on Aug 15, 2006 (historic crest)
- 9.1 ft on Aug 16, 2009 (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 INCHES IN 1 HR TOOK CREEK TO 9.2 FT...WATER SURROUNDED HOMES BUT NOT IN THEM. WEB CAM AVAILABLE ON FINS WEBSITE. |
|---|---|
| 8.5 ft | MOCKINGBIRD LANE...JUST UPSTREAM OF SENECA PLACE WILL BE FLOODED. CHECK OUT WEB CAM. |
| 9.0 ft | AT THIS STAGE 3 HOMES NEAR THE RIVER GAGE WILL HAVE WATER IN THE CRAWLSPACE...AND ROADS IN THE AREA WILL BE FLOODED. |
| 10.0 ft | WATER WILL BE IN HOMES NEAR THE GAGE SITE. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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