Walker Creek at Bane
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 17.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 17.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 23.5 ft on Sep 15, 1878 (historic crest)
- 19.3 ft on Jun 5, 1992 (historic crest)
- 17.9 ft on Mar 13, 2010 (historic crest)
- 17.4 ft on Mar 24, 1993 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Flooding of low lying areas along Flat Hollow Road begins. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Route 42 flooded between White Gate and Poplar Hill. |
| 12.0 ft | Rye Hollow Road closed by flooding. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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