Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BFCN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.5 ft
AIRPORT RD AND SHEPHERD STREET WILL LIKELY FLOOD.
9 ft
NEW HOPE ROAD AND RUNWAYS AT HENDERSONVILLE AIRPORT WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED.
8 ft
BACKWATER FROM BAT FORK CREEK ON OTHER CREEKS IN THE AREA WILL LIKELY CAUSE DANA AND TRACY GROVE ROADS OFF OF FOUR SEASONS BOULEVARD IN HENDERSONVILLE TO FLOOD. ALSO...AIRPORT ROAD WILL FLOOD AT THIS LEVEL.
7.5 ft
WATER WILL APPROACH THE TOP OF THE PROTECTIVE BANK BETWEEN THE AIRPORT RUNWAY AND THE CREEK. IF HIGHER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED RECOMMENT PUTTING OUT FFW FOR 5 TO 6 HOURS INSTEAD OF 3 AS CREEK RISES SLOWLY.
7 ft
JACKSON PARK IN HENDERSONVILLE (A GREENWAY AREA) WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.
6.5 ft
WATER APPROACHS THE BOTTOM OF THE SMALL RIDGE PROTECTING AIRPORT PROPERTY.
6 ft
6 TO 7 INCH 48 HR BASINWIDE RAINFALL CAUSED A 10 FT RISE...FROM 1 FT TO 11 FT.
5 ft
BANKFULL STAGE.
3.5 ft
3.5 INCHES IN 3 HRS WILL CAUSE A 5.5 FT RISE.
2.5 ft
2.5 INCHES IN 12 HOURS TOOK CREEK TO 7.2 FT...JUST ABOVE FLOOD STAGE.
2 ft
2 INCHES OR MORE IN 1-2 HRS WILL CAUSE FLASH FLOODING. MAPLE VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK NEAR OLD SPARTANBURG RD WILL BE EVACUATED.
1.8 ft
1.8 INCH IN 2 TO 6 HOURS TOOK CREEK UP FROM 1.25 FT TO 6.62 FT
1.3 ft
1.3 INCH IN ONE HOUR CAUSED A 1.5 TO 2.5 RISE.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2010 | 10.28 ft | — |
| Jan 25, 2010 | 10.12 ft | — |
| Nov 11, 2009 | 9.22 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BFCN7
River
Bat Fork Creek
County
Henderson, NC
Coordinates
35.3119°N, 82.4353°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bat Fork Creek near Hendersonville?
The Bat Fork Creek near Hendersonville gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Bat Fork Creek near Hendersonville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bat Fork Creek near Hendersonville is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bat Fork Creek rises?
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Where is the Bat Fork Creek near Hendersonville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Henderson County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.3119°N, 82.4353°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.