Nantahala River near Hewitt
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 6.9 ft on May 30, 2018 (historic crest)
- 5.6 ft on Jul 6, 2013 (historic crest)
- 5.2 ft on Dec 29, 2015 (historic crest)
- 4.8 ft on Dec 9, 2009 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | FEREBEE MEMORIAL PICNIC AREA WILL LIKLY BE FLOODED. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | LOW LYING AREAS ALONG WEST HIGHWAY 19 NEAR HEWITTS RD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. FURTHER FLOODING OF FEREBEE MEMORIAL PINIC AREA WILL OCCURR. |
| 19.0 ft | PARTS OF WEST HIGHWAY 19 AND HEWITTS ROAD WILL BE FLOODED. FEREBEE MEMORIAL PICNIC AREA WILL BE FLOODED. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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