Little River at Graysontown
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.4 ft on Jun 21, 1972 (historic crest)
- 12.8 ft on Oct 2, 1929 (historic crest)
- 12.8 ft on Sep 30, 1959 (historic crest)
- 12.7 ft on Sep 30, 2015 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding begins. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Agricultural and lowland flooding fairly extensive upstream from gage between Blue Springs Road and Indian Valley Road. |
| 11.0 ft | Blue Spring Road is flooded. |
| 12.0 ft | Water begins to approach Graysontown Road (Route 693) on the right bank just before the bridge at the gage house. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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