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Rocky River NC near Norwood

National Weather Service gauge NRWN7 · North Carolina · Stanly County · 35.1569, -80.1656 · USGS 02126000

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 20.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 30.0 ft; major flooding begins at 34.0 ft.

Action stage16.0 ft
Minor flooding20.0 ft
Moderate flooding30.0 ft
Major flooding34.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

16.0 ftAction Stage. The river begins to overflow its banks in some areas upstream of the gage site.
20.0 ftMinor flood stage. There is significant overflow into adjacent pasture and lowlands.
27.0 ftThe parking lot at the Anson County boat access on the will begin to flood.
30.0 ftModerate flooding begins. There is widespread flooding of pasture and lowlands adjacent to the river.
34.0 ftMajor flooding begins. There is widespread flooding of pasture and farmland.
44.0 ftWater reaches Plank Rd, where flooding is likely on the Anson County side of the Plank Rd Bridge.

Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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