Valley River at Tomotla
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 21.2 ft on Sep 1, 1998 (historic crest)
- 20.5 ft on Nov 19, 1906 (historic crest)
- 17.1 ft on Mar 27, 1994 (historic crest)
- 15.9 ft on Feb 16, 1990 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | ALTHOUGH WELL BELOW OFFICIAL FLOOD STAGE, CAMPGROUNDS AND BUILDINGS DOWNSTREAM WILL HAVE PROBLEMS. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | PROPERIES AND BUILDINGS IN THE FLOOD PLAIN ARE FLOODED AND MAY BE INACCESSIBLE. NEARBY FIELDS ARE FLOODED. THE CITY OF MURPHY BEGINS TO BE THREATENED. |
| 13.0 ft | ROADS IN THE VICINITY OF THE GAGE AND DOWNSTREAM ARE CLOSED. |
Forecast office: NWS Morristown · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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