Slate Creek at Grundy (Slate Creek 460/Levisa Fork)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 23.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 23.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.7 ft on Dec 8, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 ft | Between 16, and 18 feet sections of Route 83, Main Street Bridge, some homes, and businesses start to flood. |
|---|---|
| 20.0 ft | Several areas of Route 83, Main Street Bridge, homes, and businesses all along Slate Creek flood. |
| 23.0 ft | Between 23, and 27 feet, Most areas along Slate Creek are flooded. The opposit side of the Route 460 Bridge next to Walmart, and the Walmart Walkway across the Russell Fork are flooded. Sections along the Russell Fork in Grundy, and vicinity are, or start to flood. |
Forecast office: NWS South Charleston · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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