Bull Creek (NC) at Riceville road near Riceville
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Buncombe County, North Carolina on the Bull Creek (NC). Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: RCVN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
14 ft
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Major Flood Stage. Bull Creek has inundated Riceville Rd. and significant flooding of the Riceville Volunteer Fire Department is ongoing. Significant flooding of Parker Rd. is likely.
12 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Bull Creek floodwaters are entering the Riceville Volunteer Fire Department and significant flooding of the adjacent Riceville Community Center parking lot is ongoing.
10 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Bull Creek is approaching the Riceville Community Center-Volunteer Fire Department parking lot.
9 ft
Action Stage. Bull Creek is exceeding its banks and flooding adjacent low-lying areas.
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 18, 2010 | 4.04 ft | — |
| Dec 18, 2010 | 4.04 ft | — |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 3.14 ft | — |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 3.14 ft | — |
| Nov 30, 2010 | 2.67 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
RCVN7
River
Bull Creek (NC)
County
Buncombe, NC
Coordinates
35.6314°N, 82.4719°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bull Creek (NC) at Riceville road near Riceville?
The Bull Creek (NC) at Riceville road near Riceville 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 Bull Creek (NC) at Riceville road near Riceville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bull Creek (NC) at Riceville road near Riceville is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bull Creek (NC) rises?
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Where is the Bull Creek (NC) at Riceville road near Riceville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.6314°N, 82.4719°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.