Rocky River NC near ROCKY RIVER/ ABV IRISH BUFFALO CK
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 26.0 ft; major flooding begins at 40.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 26.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 40.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 29.9 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 24.6 ft on Jan 25, 2010 (historic crest)
- 23.5 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 23.2 ft on Apr 11, 2003 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | At this level, some low lying areas downstream around Midland, along Muddy Creek, may start to flood due to backwater effects of the Rocky River. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Legacy Action or Bankfull Stage. Flooding from Back Creek may approach but not reach Pharr Mill Road due to backwater effects from Rocky River. |
| 14.0 ft | Action Stage. Flooding along Back Creek south of Harrisburg may occur near the intersection of Robinson Church Road and Stallings Road which is near Middleton and Rocky Meadows subdivisions. |
| 16.5 ft | Legacy Minor Flood Stage. Pharr Mill Road between Rocky River Road and Sequoia Hill Road may be submerged by up to 1 foot of water. Floodwaters may approach Stallings Road and Mount Pleasant Road. |
| 17.0 ft | Minor Flooding continues. Stallings Road and Poplar Tent Road may be flooded. |
| 18.0 ft | Minor Flood Stage. Flooding of Muddy Creek, a tributary to the Rocky River, may cause flooding of Hopewell Church Road. |
| 18.5 ft | Minor Flooding continues. Flooding of Dutch Buffalo Creek, a tributary to the Rocky River, may cause flooding of Bowman Barrier Road between Long Run Farm Road and the Mount Pleasant City Limits. |
| 19.0 ft | Minor Flooding continues. Mount Pleasant Road, N.C. Route 200, and Bonaza Drive may flood. |
| 22.0 ft | Minor Flooding continues. Cox Mill Road, N.C. Route 200, and Mount Pleasant Road may flood. |
| 26.0 ft | Moderate Flood Stage. Rocky River is flooding the Intersection of Mt Pleasant Rd and NC 200 with extensive flooding of farmland and other low-lying areas along NC 200. Floodwaters may also approach NC 200 and backwater effects will likely cause significant flooding of Parks Lafferty Rd. Floodwaters may also approach a driveway to a care facility at the 5300 block of NC 200 and access may be restricted. |
| 40.0 ft | Major Flood Stage. Some homes near the streamgauge site and areas around the waste treatment plan may begin to flood. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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