Cullowhee Creek near Cullowhee
Future / Actual / Minor
OWP 2.0 WWA Modal Title
01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
Sender
Sent
- Upstream gauge unavailableDownstream gauge unavailableGauge out of service.
Official
CATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 15 ft Moderate Flooding 9 ft Minor Flooding 5 ft Action 4 ft - Gauge out of service.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 9 - FLOOD STAGE = 2135 FT ELEVATION. STAGE AT WHICH BUSINESS AND HOMES ON PARKER FARM ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. SPEEDWAY GENERAL STORE WILL ALSO FLOOD.
- 5 - CULLOWHEE MOUNTAIN ROAD AT TILLEY CREEK ROAD WILL BE FLOODED. CULLOWHEE CREEK FLOWS THROUGH WCU CAMPUS.
- 4 - BANKFULL STAGE = 2130 ELEVATION. STAGE AT WHICH PARTS OF THE JACKSON COUNTY RECREATION COMPLEX (828-293-3053)...AND PARKING LOT OF SPEEDWELL GENERAL STORE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. CULUWHEE CREEK FLOWS THROUGH WCU CAMPUS.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 3.26 ft | on 01-17-2013 |
| 2. | 2.46 ft | on 12-01-2010 |
| 3. | 4.52 ft | on 09-26-2009 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 3.26 ft | on 01-17-2013 |
| 2. | 2.46 ft | on 12-01-2010 |
| 3. | 4.52 ft | on 09-26-2009 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 4.52 ft | on 09-26-2009 |
| 2. | 3.26 ft | on 01-17-2013 |
| 3. | 2.46 ft | on 12-01-2010 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 4.52 ft | on 09-26-2009 |
| 2. | 3.26 ft | on 01-17-2013 |
| 3. | 2.46 ft | on 12-01-2010 |
Gauge Photos
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Probability Information
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