Little River at Manchester
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 27.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 27.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 38.3 ft on Sep 18, 2018 (historic crest)
- 32.2 ft on Oct 10, 2016 (historic crest)
- 31.4 ft on Oct 9, 2016 (historic crest)
- 31.2 ft on Sep 29, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.0 ft | Minor flooding begins in Fort Bragg near the water treatment plant. |
|---|---|
| 23.0 ft | Minor flooding begins on Manchester Road near the Fort Bragg water treatment plant. |
| 24.0 ft | Manchester Road is flooded. |
| 25.0 ft | Water reaches the base of the Manchester Road bridge and the foundation of the Starlite motel at the intersection of Manchester Road and Bragg Blvd (Hwy 24/87). |
| 27.0 ft | The Starlite motel is flooded and Manchester Road is closed. |
| 28.0 ft | Flooding reaches the road surface of the Manchester Road bridge. |
| 30.0 ft | Water reaches the base of the Bragg Blvd (Hwy 24/87) bridge across the Little River. |
| 37.0 ft | Flooding reaches the road level of the Bragg Blvd (Hwy 24/87) bridge over the Little River. Local businesses will be flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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