Little River (North Carolina) near Star/Troy
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.5 ft on Oct 15, 1954 (historic crest)
- 12.3 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | ACTION STAGE. WATER EXCEEDS NATURAL BANKS AND REACHES THE BASE OF THE USGS GAGE SITE. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | FLOOD STAGE. LOWER ENTRANCE TO THE USGS GAGE SITE IS FLOODED. FLOODING REMAINS CONFINED TO AREAS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE RIVER. |
| 18.0 ft | MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE OVER OKEEWEEMEE ROAD. |
| 20.0 ft | MAJOR FLOOD STAGE. THE BRIDGE OVER OKEEWEEMEE ROAD IS FLOODED. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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