McAlpine Creek at Waste Water Treatment Plant
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 22.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 17.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 19.4 ft on Aug 27, 1995 (historic crest)
- 18.6 ft on Sep 16, 2018 (historic crest)
- 16.6 ft on Jul 24, 1997 (historic crest)
- 15.4 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.5 ft | BASIN AVERAGE OF 1.5 INCH IN 2 HOURS WILL CAUSE CREEK TO RISE TO 5.0 FT. CREST AT FMCN7 OF 9.73 FT WILL CAUSE A 3 FT RISE AT MCPN7. |
|---|---|
| 20.0 ft | WASTE TREATMENT PLANT BEGINS TO FLOOD. SOME HOMES IN THE BALLANTYNE AREA MAY BE EFFECTED DUE TO BACKWATER. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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