River Gauge Data

These hydrograph are from some of the major rivers that experienced flooding during Hurricane Florence, and most of these river systems had just finished receding from the floodwaters that fell during September. While the rainfall was not as extensive, the amount of rainfall from Hurricane Michael caused the rapid rise of river systems across portions of the Carolinas, creating frayed nerves for those who were still recovering from the floodwaters associated with Florence.

The color code helps identify the intensity of flooding or potential flooding along the river:

  • Near Flood Stage (yellow) - flooding becomes a concern. River/stream is approaching or is forecast to approach the gage height (flood stage) where flooding is defined to begin. Flood stage is an established gage height for a given location at which a rise in water surface level begins to create a hazard to lives, property, or commerce.
  • Minor Flooding (orange) - minimal or no property damage, but possibly some public threat.
  • Moderate Flooding (red) - some inundation of structures and roads near the stream/river. Some evacuations of people and/or transfer of property to higher elevations.
  • Major Flooding (violet) - extensive inundation of structures and roads. Significant evacuations of people and/or transfer of property to higher elevations.


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River Level


October 1-31, 2018

River Stage (ft.)