Torrence Creek near Huntersville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.2 ft on Nov 11, 2009 (historic crest)
- 3.9 ft on Nov 22, 2006 (historic crest)
- 3.8 ft on Nov 16, 2006 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.5 ft | 1.5 IN A 6 HOUR PERIOD WILL CAUSE THE RIVER TO RISE 4 TO 5 FT. |
|---|---|
| 2.0 ft | 2.0 IN 6 HRS CAUSED A 7 FT RISE HERE. |
| 4.5 ft | BACKWATER EFFECT FROM HIGH RESERVER LEVELS AT CWAN7 (102 FT) WILL CAUSE A 4.5 FT RISE |
| 10.0 ft | TORRENCE CREEK GREENWAY IN HUNTERSVILLE WILL BE UNDER WATER BY 3 FT. |
| 12.0 ft | STAGE AT WHICH GILEAD AND BRADFORD HILL LANE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD AND WATER WILL APPROACH A FEW HOMES ON NEW OAK LANE. |
| 17.0 ft | WATER WILL APPROACH HOMES NEAR THE CREEK ON TORRENCE CROSSING ROAD AND NEW OAK LANE. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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