Pound River below Bold Camp Creek near Pound
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 17.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.5 ft; major flooding begins at 23.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 23.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 21.3 ft on Jul 28, 2022 (historic crest)
- 20.8 ft on Feb 15, 2025 (historic crest)
- 19.2 ft on Feb 6, 2020 (historic crest)
- 17.3 ft on Mar 28, 2021 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 17.5 ft | Flooding of yards on Knowledge Drive. |
|---|---|
| 18.5 ft | At this level, a few homes might experience drainage pipe backwater into basements. |
| 19.5 ft | Homes along Knowledge Drive become surrounded by flood waters, and water likely impacts their basements and crawl spaces. |
| 20.5 ft | Water enters one residence's attached garage on Knowledge Drive. |
| 21.0 ft | A low portion of roadway of Riverside Circle is flooded. Back yards along Riverside Circle are substantially flooded and some sheds are taking water. U.S. 23 Business Route immediately south of Pound is perhaps impassable due to flooding of Indian Creek. |
| 21.5 ft | Backyards along Riverside Circle are inundated, and water may be backing into some basements and crawl spaces. Water may begin entering the main floor of homes on Knowledge Drive. |
| 23.0 ft | Water begins to enter the main floor of at least one home on the north side of Riverside Circle. Several homes on Knowledge Drive have likely taken water. |
Forecast office: NWS Morristown · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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