Wolf Creek (NC) near Balsam Lake
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.3 ft on Mar 20, 2008 (historic crest)
- 6.2 ft on Nov 19, 2015 (historic crest)
- 4.9 ft on Sep 20, 2009 (historic crest)
- 2.8 ft on Jan 30, 2013 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | 1 INCH IN 1 HR DID NOT CAUSE FLDING. THIS GAGE IS IN THE HEADWATERS OF WOLF CREEK RESERVOIR. NOT MUCH TO FLOOD HERE. |
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Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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