Little Lick Creek at Oak Grove
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.9 ft on Mar 10, 1989 (historic crest)
- 14.4 ft on Apr 25, 1992 (historic crest)
- 9.7 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
- 8.0 ft on Oct 11, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Water reaches the base of the Hwy 98 bridge. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Flood Stage. Water begins to flow across the Hwy 98 bridge. |
| 14.0 ft | Water begins flooding the lower parking lot at Car Care Express. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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