McKee Creek near Wilgrove
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.9 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 8.8 ft on Jun 8, 2013 (historic crest)
- 8.8 ft on Jun 30, 2010 (historic crest)
- 8.1 ft on Sep 16, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.2 ft | 2.19 INCH IN 2.5 HOURS (AT RRCN7) WILL CAUSE RIVER TO RISE about 3.5 ft in a drought situation. |
|---|---|
| 3.5 ft | 3 TO 4 INCH BASINWIDE 3 HR RAIN CAUSED A RISE FROM 1.5 FT TO 7.8 FT (AS 12 FT). |
| 8.0 ft | LEVEL AT WHICH THE APPROACHES TO REEDY CREEK BRIDGE ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. NOTE: BRIDGE REPLACED IN OCT 2011...SO ROAD MAY NOT FLOOD AT THIS LEVEL. |
| 14.0 ft | HOMES DOWNSTREAM OF REEDY CREEK ROAD ALONG NORTHGATE TRAIL DRIVE AND REYNARD LANE NEAR THE CREEK WILL FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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