Pound River above Indian Creek near Pound
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.9 ft on Jul 28, 2022 (historic crest)
- 17.1 ft on Feb 15, 2025 (historic crest)
- 15.3 ft on Feb 6, 2020 (historic crest)
- 14.9 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.5 ft | Water enters the bottom of the gage house. Flooding of yards along the river is occurring. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Businesses and a residence at Boggs Hollow Road near the confluence of North Fork Pound River and South Fork Pound River take water. Flooding of yards along South River Road. |
| 16.5 ft | Water enters some structures and businesses on the same side of Main Street as the river. |
| 17.8 ft | Portions of Main Street are completely inundated, and water begins to enter businesses on the opposite side of the street from the river. |
Forecast office: NWS Morristown · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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