Little River near Princeton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.7 ft on Oct 10, 2016 (historic crest)
- 13.9 ft on Oct 6, 1964 (historic crest)
- 13.5 ft on Oct 25, 1960 (historic crest)
- 12.8 ft on Jan 24, 1954 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE WELL HOUSE. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | WATER FLOODS DIRT ROADS ADJACENT TO GAGE SITE. |
| 14.0 ft | EXTENSIVE FLOODING OF PASTURE LAND. |
| 16.0 ft | FLOODING THREATENS RAINS CROSSROADS ROAD BRIDGE UPSTREAM OF THE GAGE SITE. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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