McAlpine Creek at Idlewild
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.3 ft on Jun 7, 2003 (historic crest)
- 10.6 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 9.6 ft on Jan 25, 2010 (historic crest)
- 8.3 ft on May 5, 2009 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.4 ft | 1.4 IN 6 HR BASIN WIDE TOOK THE RIVER UP 4 FT |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | DRIFTER DRIVE WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED. |
| 16.5 ft | HOMES IN MACKENIZE COURT AND DRIFTER DRIVE AREAS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Irvins Creek at Sam Newell Road NWS gauge · 1.2 mi
- Campbell Creek (NC) at Idlewild road NWS gauge · 1.2 mi
- Edwards Branch at Sheffield drive NWS gauge · 3.5 mi
- McMullen Creek above Lincrest Place NWS gauge · 3.8 mi
- McAlpine Creek below Sardis Road NWS gauge · 3.8 mi
- Briar Creek at Shamrock Drive NWS gauge · 5.1 mi