Raven Fork Creek at EBCI Trout Farm
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 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.6 ft on Jan 24, 2003 (historic crest)
- 7.6 ft on Feb 22, 2003 (historic crest)
- 4.5 ft on Dec 20, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.5 ft | OCONALUFTEE RIVER IN CHEROKEE WILL BE OUT OF ITS BANKS AND FLOODING THE OCONALUFTEE ISLAND PARK. THE PARK WAS FLOODED LAST TIME WHEN BOTH THIS GAGE AND SFKN7 WERE AT 5 FT. BIRDTOWN WAS ALSO AT 8.8 FT. |
|---|---|
| 6.0 ft | RIVER WILL START TO FLOOD BIG COVE ROAD UPSTREAM OF GAGE. |
| 9.0 ft | SOME CAMPGROUNDS AND HOMES ALONG RAVEN FORK WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 10.0 ft | HOMES NEAR RIVER GAGE WILL FLOOD. |
| 11.0 ft | THE STRAIGHT FORK BAPTIST CHURCH WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE RISING WATER. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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