Tulula Creek at Robbinsville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 20.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 22.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 25.0 ft; major flooding begins at 27.0 ft.
| Action stage | 20.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 22.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 25.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 27.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.5 ft on Jan 16, 2013 (historic crest)
- 6.7 ft on Jan 30, 2013 (historic crest)
- 5.8 ft on Jan 17, 2013 (historic crest)
- 4.7 ft on Feb 5, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.5 ft | 2.5 INCH IN 3 HOURS DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING. RIVER ROSE 1.5 FT. |
|---|---|
| 18.8 ft | BANKFULL STAGE. |
| 22.0 ft | WATER APPROACHES HOUSES NORTH OF AIRPORT ROAD. |
| 22.5 ft | BUILDINGS ALONG STATE SHED ROAD SOUTH OF FIVE POINTS BEGIN TO FLOOD |
| 23.5 ft | WATER APPROACHES OLD TALLLULAH RD 1/3 MILE SOUTH OF FIVE POINTS |
| 24.5 ft | AIRPORT ROAD AND HOUSES NORTH OF THE ROAD WILL BE FLOODED. |
| 25.0 ft | WATER REACHES LOADING DOCK AREA BEHIND LARGE RETAIL STORE AT SWEETWATER RD AND TALLULLAH RD. |
| 27.0 ft | WATER ENTERS A TRAILER PARK NORTH OF FIVE POINTS RD AND EAST OF TULULA CREEK. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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