Long Creek at Rhyne NC
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.3 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 12.0 ft on May 22, 2003 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on Mar 2, 2007 (historic crest)
- 10.8 ft on Aug 6, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.5 ft | AVERAGE BASIN RAIN OF 1.50 IN 3 HOURS WILL TAKE CREEK TO 5.5 FT. |
|---|---|
| 2.1 ft | 2.06 IN 3 HOUR WILL CAUSE A 6 FT RISE. |
| 3.5 ft | 3.5 INCHES OF RAIN IN 3 HOURS CAUSED A 6 ft RISE INA DROUGHT |
| 5.5 ft | HIGH RESERVOIR LEVELS AT CWAN7 (102.00) AND RELEASES CAUSED A 5.5 FT JUMP AT GAGE SITE DUE TO BACKWATER. |
| 8.0 ft | AN 8 FT CREST RESULTED IN A CREST OF 7 FT AT LONN7 (AS 11 FT) |
| 11.0 ft | SOME ROADS AND STREETS IN THE GOLF COURSE AREA WILL FLOOD AT THIS LEVEL. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS OR HOMES AT THIS LEVEL. |
| 15.0 ft | AT THIS STAGE WATER WILL COVER PARTS OF THE GOLF COURSE AND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD HOMES ALONG THE CREEK. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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