Little Sugar Creek above Hillside Ave, in Myers Park
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 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.0 ft on Aug 7, 2010 (historic crest)
- 12.8 ft on Aug 16, 2009 (historic crest)
- 12.6 ft on Sep 23, 2011 (historic crest)
- 12.4 ft on Aug 16, 2006 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Action Stage. Little Sugar Creek will begin to overflow its banks into the flood plain below the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Minor Flood Stage. The 400 block of Wakefield Drive may begin to flood and floodwaters may approach Wakefield Apartments. |
| 14.5 ft | Minor Flooding continues. Little Sugar Creek floodwaters may begin impacting residential yards along Devon Dr. |
| 15.0 ft | Moderate Flood Stage. |
| 20.0 ft | Major Flood Stage. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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