Parker River at Byfield
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.5 ft; major flooding begins at 7.5 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 6.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.8 ft on May 15, 2006 (historic crest)
- 7.8 ft on Oct 22, 1996 (historic crest)
- 7.3 ft on Apr 7, 1987 (historic crest)
- 7.2 ft on Mar 16, 2010 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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