Scotts Creek near Beta
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.5 ft on Jan 15, 2013 (historic crest)
- 9.5 ft on Jan 16, 2013 (historic crest)
- 8.7 ft on Dec 24, 2015 (historic crest)
- 8.5 ft on Jan 17, 2013 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | 1 INCH IN 3 HOURS WILL CAUSE CREEK TO RISE 1.5 FT |
|---|---|
| 2.0 ft | 1 TO 2 INCHES OF RAIN IN ONE TO 2 HOURS IN AREAS WEST OF THIS GAGE WILL LIKELLY CAUSE FLOODING ALONG ALLEN BRANCH AND COPE CREEKS. IF THESE CREEKS OVERFLOW THEY FLOOD TRAILER PARKS. |
| 8.0 ft | BANKFULL STAGE. SCOTTS CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH PARKING LOT WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 9.0 ft | SCOTTS CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH PARKING LOT WILL BE FLOODED AND A TRAILER PARK EAST OF STEEPLE ROAD NEAR THE CREEK WILL BE FLOODED. |
| 10.0 ft | SCOTTS CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH WILL BE FLOODED. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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