Reed Creek at Grahams Forge
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.0 ft; major flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.0 ft on Apr 5, 1977 (historic crest)
- 9.1 ft on Apr 20, 2015 (historic crest)
- 9.1 ft on Jun 5, 1992 (historic crest)
- 8.9 ft on Mar 18, 2002 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Lowland flooding occurs in mainly rural areas. |
|---|---|
| 6.5 ft | Roads are closed in the Max Meadows area. |
| 7.0 ft | Flooding may occur in the Max Meadows area upstream of the gage. |
| 9.0 ft | Max Meadows Road (Route 121) closed by flooding south of Max Meadows. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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