North Mayo River near Spencer
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.8 ft on Oct 9, 1947 (historic crest)
- 14.3 ft on Oct 19, 1937 (historic crest)
- 14.2 ft on Aug 18, 1985 (historic crest)
- 13.7 ft on Sep 22, 1979 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding is the only impact at flood stage. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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