Tanasee Creek at TANASEE CREEK DAM
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 5.9 ft on Sep 21, 2009 (historic crest)
- 4.7 ft on Nov 19, 2015 (historic crest)
- 3.2 ft on Dec 1, 2010 (historic crest)
- 2.1 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.
| 0.0 ft | THIS GAGE IS 5 MILE EAST OF ARGURA AND WEST OF HIGHWAY 215. THIS GAGE IS IN THE HEADWATERS OF TANASEE CREEK. NOT MUCH TO FLOOD HERE. SITE IS KNOWN FOR GETTING BATTERY READINGS REPORTED AS GAGE HEIGHT READINGS. |
|---|---|
| 0.7 ft | 0.65 IN ONE HOUR TOOK THE CREEK UP TO 6.4 FT NO FLOODING |
| 10.0 ft | FLOOD STAGE...CREEK MAY OVERTOP CHARLEY CREEK RD BRIDGE. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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