Little Rockfish Creek at Wallace
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.1 ft on Aug 31, 2023 (historic crest)
- 10.5 ft on Nov 13, 2020 (historic crest)
- 9.8 ft on Aug 8, 2024 (historic crest)
- 8.8 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Water overflows the creek's banks and inundates adjacent low lying residential property. Floodwaters may also threaten portions of the Wallace Wastewater Treatment Plant. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Water surrounds several homes south of Southerland Street. Inundation of residences is possible along Duke and Pete Streets, and several area roads may become impassable due to floodwaters. |
| 16.0 ft | Significant flooding of homes and businesses along the creek south of Boney Mill Pond. Travel across the creek may cut off in the town of Wallace. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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