Mills River near Mills River
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.6 ft on Aug 30, 1940 (historic crest)
- 13.5 ft on Aug 16, 1928 (historic crest)
- 13.2 ft on Aug 13, 1940 (historic crest)
- 12.3 ft on Sep 8, 2004 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.5 ft | 1.5 WIDE SPREAD RAIN IN 12 HOURS WILL TAKE THE RIVER TO 4.6 FT |
|---|---|
| 7.5 ft | BANKFULL STAGE |
| 8.0 ft | RIVER LOOP ROAD NEAR THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 9.0 ft | SOUTH MILLS RIVER ROAD AT WHITAKER ROAD AND HOOPER LANE WILL BE FLOODED. |
| 10.0 ft | RIVER LOOP ROAD NEAR THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 12.0 ft | MINOR FARMLAND FLOODING |
| 12.3 ft | FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO THAT WHICH OCCURRED WITH HURRICANE FRANCES SEPTEMBER 2004 |
| 13.4 ft | HOUSES NEAR THE RIVER ALONG SOUTH MILLS RIVER ROAD AND MILLS RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH WILL FLOOD. |
| 20.0 ft | SOME HOMES ON SHADY BOTTOM ROAD AND VILLAGE DRIVE MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE RIVER AND BACKWTER EFFECTS ON OTHER STREAMS. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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