Long Creek near Bessemer City 3 NE
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.1 ft on Oct 16, 1971 (historic crest)
- 8.8 ft on Nov 6, 1977 (historic crest)
- 8.5 ft on Oct 9, 1976 (historic crest)
- 8.4 ft on May 22, 2003 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | 1 INCH OF RAIN IN ONE HOUR OVER BASIN WILL CAUSE LONG CREEK TO RISE 1 FT IF IN DROUGHT. NO FLOODING PROBLEMS. |
|---|---|
| 1.8 ft | 1.75 IN ONE HOUR CAUSED A 3 FT RISE IN STREAM. |
| 2.5 ft | 2.5 TO 3 INCH IN 2 HOURS WILL CAUSE FLOODING IN TOWN AND RIVER WILL RISE ABOUT 4 FT. |
| 9.0 ft | 100 YR FLOOD 6500 CFS |
| 9.5 ft | WATER WILL COVER BESSEMER CITY HIGHWAY AND WILL APPROACH HOMES ALONG RED NECK RIDGE AND YORK STREETS. |
| 11.0 ft | HOMES NEAR THE RIVER ALONG BESSEMER CITY HIGHWAY NEAR RED NECK RIDGE AND WHITE JENKINS ROAD AND ALSO ALONG YORK STREET WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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