Peak Creek at Pulaski
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.4 ft on Apr 13, 2020 (historic crest)
- 11.2 ft on Mar 13, 2010 (historic crest)
- 10.0 ft on May 20, 2020 (historic crest)
- 9.7 ft on Feb 16, 2025 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Lottier Bottom Road low-water bridge is flooded. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Flooding begins in Kersey Bottom area (Crescent and Melborn Streets). |
| 8.5 ft | Dora Highway floods near Heritage Park. |
| 11.0 ft | Significant flooding in parts of the town of Pulaski. |
| 13.0 ft | Randolph Avenue bridge is overtopped. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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