Mountain Creek at SR1617 Nr Bahama
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.9 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Minor Flood Stage. Flooding reaches the trusses on the Mountain Creek bridge over Ball Road. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Moderate Flood Stage. The Mountain Creek bridge over Ball Road is flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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