Roaring Creek (NC) at Roaring Creek rd near Valley
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 9.5 ft; major flooding begins at 10.5 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 3.9 ft on Sep 26, 2009 (historic crest)
- 2.2 ft on Dec 1, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.5 ft | 1.5 INCH IN 2 HOURS DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING.. RIVER ROSE 2 OR 3 FT. |
|---|---|
| 2.0 ft | 2 INCH IN ONE TO 2 HOURS WILL CAUSE MINOR FLOODING AND HIGH WATER ON ROARING CREEK AND SQUIRREL CREEK ROADS. ALL SO CRANBERRY GAP AND FRANK AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED. |
| 3.9 ft | 3.9 IN 24 HOUR TOOK CREEK FROM ONE FT TO 2 FT.. IN DROUGHT |
| 5.0 ft | BANKFULL STAGE |
| 6.5 ft | FLOOD STAGE HOMES BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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