Little River at Merrill Ln, 3 S Penrose
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 17.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 17.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.3 ft on Sep 22, 2009 (historic crest)
- 11.2 ft on Dec 1, 2010 (historic crest)
- 10.7 ft on May 6, 2013 (historic crest)
- 10.7 ft on Mar 6, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.5 ft | Action/Advisory Stage. Little River has exceeded bankfull and is beginning to flood farmland and other low-lying areas near Cascade Lake Rd and Merrill Ln. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Action/Advisory Flooding continues. Little River floodwaters are inundating Cascade Lake Rd, Merrill Ln, and adjacent farmland up to 6" deep. |
| 9.5 ft | Action/Advisory Flooding continues. Inundation of 12-18" is occurring in the farmlands adjacent to Cascade Lake Rd and Merrill Ln, with inundation 6-12" deep along Cascade Lake Rd and Merrill Ln. |
| 10.0 ft | Minor Flood Stage. Farmland on either side of the Little River near Cascade Lake Rd and Merrill Ln is experiencing up to 24" of inundation. Cascade Lake Rd and Merrill Ln are experiencing inundation up to 12-18" deep. Many ditches and small streams in the vicinity will likely be flooding. |
| 12.5 ft | APPROACHS TO MERRILL ROAD BRIDGE WILL BE FLOODED. |
| 14.5 ft | BRIDGES ON MERRILL RD AND HART ROAD WILL BE FLOODED AND ONE HOME SOUTH OF MERRILL RD IN 800 BLOCK ON CASCADE LAKE ROAD WILL BE SURROUNDED BY WATER. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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