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Gauge Information
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
15
Moderate Flood Stage:
13
Flood Stage:
12
Action Stage:
10.5
Historical Crests (1) 20.50 ft on 08/22/1940 (2) 17.80 ft on 03/15/1912 (3) 15.00 ft on 09/26/1945 (4) 13.10 ft on 02/22/1948 (5) 13.01 ft on 09/18/1999 Show More Historical Crests
Low Water Records (1) 1.80 ft on 09/08/1932 (2) 2.20 ft on 11/07/1953 (3) 3.10 ft on 09/24/1948 (4) 3.50 ft on 12/02/1958
Graphical representation of flood inundation for NWS flood categories are based on steady state hydraulic modeling of water surface elevations for incremented discharges. Map shows approximate inundation areas for given water surface elevations and should not be used for navigation or permitting or other legal purposes, but strictly as a planning reference tool.
Flood Impacts
17
Homes north and south of Williamston are flooded. Secondary roads adjacent to the river are under water and impassable. Evacuation of some residents in flood prone areas needed.
15
Many secondary roads near the river are flooded. Thousands of acres of farmland are flooded...some evacuations of farm animals needed. Residents who live in flood prone areas near the river should begin to move property to higher ground.
13
Many acres of farmland are flooded. Water will begin to reach some secondary roads near the river.
12
WIDESPREAD LOW LAND FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED ADJACENT TO THE RIVER. IMPACTS ON OPERATIONS AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN WILLIAMSTON WILL OCCUR.
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Graphical representation of flood inundation for NWS flood categories are based on steady state hydraulic modeling of water surface elevations for incremented discharges. Map shows approximate inundation areas for given water surface elevations and should not be used for navigation or permitting or other legal purposes, but strictly as a planning reference tool.
