North Toe River near Plumtree and Frank
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.2 ft on May 6, 2013 (historic crest)
- 7.6 ft on Oct 15, 2014 (historic crest)
- 5.7 ft on Dec 1, 2010 (historic crest)
- 5.3 ft on Mar 22, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.0 ft | RAIN OF 2.5 INCH IN 2 HOUR WILL CAUSE A 2-3 FT RISE |
|---|---|
| 4.8 ft | 4.7 INCH IN 24 HOURS TOOK RIVER FROM ONE FOOT TO 5 FT. |
| 6.0 ft | BANKFULL- SOME PRIVATE BRIDGES TO FARMS MAY BE FLOODED. |
| 7.0 ft | RIVER WILL OVERFLOW BANKS AND FLOOD BUSINESS NEAR BLUE BELL LANE NEAR GAGE SITE...JUST DS OF ROARING CREEK COMMUNITY...ELEVATION 2916 FT. |
| 8.5 ft | FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS NEAR THE RIVER OCCURR AND SOME BRIDGES WILL BE UNDER WATER. |
| 10.0 ft | MAJOR FLOODING |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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