Richland Creek (NC) at Waynesville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 7.0 ft; major flooding begins at 9.0 ft.
| Action stage | 4.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 9.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 5.7 ft on Dec 24, 2015 (historic crest)
- 5.5 ft on Jan 15, 2013 (historic crest)
- 5.2 ft on Jan 17, 2013 (historic crest)
- 5.1 ft on Dec 24, 2015 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 0.8 ft | 0.75 IN ONE HOUR TOOK CREEK UP 1.5 FT |
|---|---|
| 1.0 ft | 1 INCH IN 3 HOURS BASIN AVG CAUSED RICHLAND CREEK TO RISE ONE FT IF SOIL IS DRY. IF WET SOIL RISE WILL BE 2 FT. |
| 2.0 ft | 1.9 TO 2 INCH IN 2 HOURS (WAVN7/C5602) CAUSED A 3 FT RISE |
| 3.0 ft | 2.5 TO 3.0 IN 3 TO 4 HOURS CAUSED A 3.5 FT RISE ON THE CREEK |
| 4.5 ft | BANKFULL |
| 5.5 ft | WATER WILL APPROACH BUSINESSES NEAR THE CREEK ALONG COMMERCE AND SMATHERS STREET. |
| 6.0 ft | HOMES BETWEEN KILLIAN STREET AND THE CREEK NEAR BOYD AVE AND THE APPROACHES TO THE BRIDGE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 7.0 ft | MODERATE FLOODING OF HOMES NEAR RICHLAND CREEK. |
| 10.0 ft | BUILDINGS BETWEEN THE CREEK AND SULPHUR RD WILL FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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