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Mills Branch above Bridgeton

National Weather Service gauge MLLN7 · North Carolina · Craven County · 35.1773, -77.0539

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.5 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.

Action stage11.0 ft
Minor flooding12.5 ft
Moderate flooding14.5 ft
Major flooding16.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

11.0 ftVery low lying areas in Bridgeton adjacent to Mills Branch and other tributaries will see minor flooding.
12.5 ftMinor flooding in Bridgeton for areas adjacent to Mills Branch, flooding yards. Minor flooding on Antioch Road and Ridge Road.
14.5 ftSeveral residences and businesses will see flooding throughout the northern portions of Bridgeton, adjacent to Mills Branch, the Neuse River and other tributaries. Many secondary roads will be inundated with water and may be impassable, including portions of Antioch Road, Ridge Road and Sand Ridge Road.
16.0 ftWidespread significant flooding throughout the northern portions of Bridgeton, flooding homes and businesses, adjacent to Mills Branch, the Neuse River and other tributaries. Portions of Highway 17, north of Hoyle Farm Road, will be impacted. Most secondary roads west of Highway 17 will be inundated and may be impassable (mainly north of Wildlife Road).

Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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