McAlpine Creek at Colony Rd
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 17.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 22.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 20.0 ft on Sep 16, 2018 (historic crest)
- 18.5 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 17.2 ft on Jan 25, 2010 (historic crest)
- 16.7 ft on Jul 12, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | 0.75 TO 1 IN 2 HR TOOK CREEK UP ARD 5 FT WHEN GRD IS WET. |
|---|---|
| 1.4 ft | BASIN AVG 1.4 IN 6 HOURS TOOK CREEK UP 7 FT.. (1.5 TO 8.5) |
| 3.0 ft | 2.5 TO 3.5 INCHES IN 3 HRS ACRS THE HEADWATERS RESULTED IN A RISE FROM 2 FT TO THE BANKFULL LEVEL OF 14 FT (FS 17 FT). |
| 14.0 ft | THIS IS BANKFULL STAGE. |
| 16.5 ft | HOMES ON WEIRTON PLACE NEAR THE GAGE SITE ON COLONY ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 17.0 ft | FLOOD STAGE... HOMES WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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