Tallulah River above Plum Orchard Rd 6 NW Tiger
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 20.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 26.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 26.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.0 ft on May 28, 1973 (historic crest)
- 11.1 ft on Oct 4, 1964 (historic crest)
- 11.1 ft on Sep 7, 2004 (historic crest)
- 10.6 ft on Sep 17, 2004 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.5 ft | 2.50 IN 3 HOURS DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING. HEAVY RAIN TO THE WEST OF THIS GAGE SITE WILL FLOW INTO DICKS, CHASTAIN, MOCCASIN OR WILDCAT CREEKS. THIS AREA IS FOREST LAND AND ONLY HAS 1 ROAD...WILDCAT ROAD. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | 3 INCHES OF RAIN IN 12 HOURS WILL NOT CAUSE ANY FLOODING. |
| 5.0 ft | AT 5 FT FRED THOMPSON ROAD SHOULD BE FLOODED. THERE IS ONLY ONE HOME OFF THIS ROAD BUT IT IS ON HIGHER GROUND AND IS LIKELY USED AS VACATION CABIN. |
| 10.0 ft | 10 FT GAGE STRUCTURE WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED. |
| 20.5 ft | A FEW HOMES DOWNSTREAM OF GAGE ALONG THE RIVER MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 21.0 ft | BACKWATER EFFECTS FROM THE TULLULAH RIVER ON PERSIMMON CREEK MAY CAUSE FLOODING OF HOMES ALONG THE CREEK. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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