N Second Creek above Statesville Blvd (US 70) 4 S Woodleaf
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.6 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 18.1 ft on Oct 12, 2018 (historic crest)
- 17.3 ft on Aug 28, 1995 (historic crest)
- 16.9 ft on Apr 16, 1987 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Action/Advisory Stage. N Second Creek is out of its banks up and downstream of the gauge site on US 70, flooding adjacent farmland and other low-lying areas with up to 2 feet of inundation. In fast-response situations, upstream tributaries will likely already be flooding several low-water crossings. Impacted crossings upstream may include at White Rd, Lyerly Rd, Upright Rd, Graham Rd, Hall Rd, Childers Rd, and Bear Poplar Rd. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Minor Flood Stage. Common, deeper flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to N Second Creek is developing with lesser impacts to vulnerable property. Nearby farmland and other low-lying areas are experiencing inundation approximately 2-4 ft deep. In fast-response situations, upstream tributaries have likely already crested and will have flooded several low-water crossings. Impacted crossings upstream may include at White Rd, Lyerly Rd, Upright Rd, Graham Rd, Hall Rd, Childers Rd, and Bear Poplar Rd. |
| 17.0 ft | Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to N Second Creek with considerable impacts to property. Significant flooding reaching 4-6 ft deep is ongoing for low-lying areas and low-water crossings. Campgrounds may be experiencing dangerous inundation up to 2-4 ft deep, capable of moving RVs and other vehicles. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin for first-floor building elevations. Some homes and businesses may be stranded. Significant impacts to travel are likely. |
| 19.0 ft | Moderate flooding continues. Water may surround the Mid South Industrial Park waste treatment ponds south of US 70 and approach nearby infrastructure. Godbey Rd, Sherrills Ford Rd, Woodleaf Rd, and Gupton Dr may be experiencing significant inundation. |
| 20.0 ft | Major Flood Stage. Extremely rare and catastrophic flooding of N Second Creek is developing with disastrous impacts to property. Campgrounds may be experiencing devastating flooding greater than 4 ft deep, causing severe damage. Basements and crawl spaces may be completely submerged. First-floor building elevations may be experiencing ruinous flooding greater than 1 ft deep. Travel may be severely restricted with roadway inundation exceeding 3-4 ft, stranding several homes and businesses. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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