South Buffalo Creek at McConnell Rd Nr Greensboro
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 17.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 21.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.6 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
- 14.4 ft on Mar 20, 2003 (historic crest)
- 14.2 ft on Oct 12, 2018 (historic crest)
- 13.1 ft on Sep 15, 2000 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 15.0 ft | ALERT STAGE. WATER REACHES THE UPPER CONCRETE SUPPORTS OF THE BRIDGE OVER MCCONNELL ROAD. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | FLOOD STAGE. WATER REACHES THE BASE OF STEEL BRIDGE TRUSSES ON MCCONNELL ROAD. |
| 21.0 ft | MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. WATER REACHES THE ROAD SURFACE OF THE BRIDGE OVER MCCONNELL ROAD. WATER ALSO REACHES THE BASE OF A WASTEWATER UTILITY BUILDING ON THE RIGHT DOWNSTREAM BANK. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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