Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CCFN7). 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT EAST OF US HIGHWAY 25 WILL BE CUT OFF BY RISING WATER. WATER WILL OVERTOP THE RAILROAD TRACKS MAINLY SOUTH OF HOWARD GAP RD.
12 ft
PARTS OF OLD HENDERSONVILLE, HOWARD GAP, THE CARRIAGE AND JACKSON ROADS WILL BE FLOODED. PARKING LOTS AND SOME BUILDINGS JUST NORTH OF MILL GAP ROAD IN THE CANE CREEK INDUSTRIAL PARK WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
11 ft
PARTS OF HOWARD GAP AND OLD HENDERSONVILL ROADS WILL BE FLOODED. MOST AREAS BETWEEN THE CREEK AND THE RAILROAD WILL BE FLOODED. WATER WILL APPROACH THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AREA AND BUILDINGS NEAR PARRISH MUNICIPAL ROAD.
10 ft
LOW AREAS ON HOWARD GAP RD BETWEEN US 25 AND JACKSON RD WILL FLOOD. WATER WILL APPROACH PARKING LOTS IN THE CANE CREEK INDUSTRIAL AREA.
9 ft
FURTHER FLOODING OF FIELDS ALONG THE CREEK NORTH AND SOUTH OF MILL GAP ROAD WILL OCCUR. FLETECHER COMMUNITY PARK WILL BE SURROUNDED BY WATER. ELEVATION = 2090 FT.
8 ft
WATER FROM A LOCAL CREEK WILL APPROACH THE FLETCHER COMMUNTIY PARK BALL FIELDS EAST OF HOWARD GAP ROAD. FIELDS ALONG THE CREEK WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. CANE CREEK ROAD NEAR MILLS GAP ROAD WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED.ELEVATION = 2079 FT
7 ft
MOST LOCAL CREEKS THAT FEED INTO CANE CREEK WILL BE AT BANKFULL. ELEVATION = 2078 FT
2.2 ft
2.2 INCHES IN ONE HOUR WILL TAKE THE CREEK FROM 0.50 FT TO 4.2 FT.
1.5 ft
1.5 INCH IN 1.5 HRS ON ALREADY WET GRD CAUSED A 3.5 FT 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2013 | 8.8 ft | — |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 8.54 ft | — |
| May 5, 2013 | 8.14 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CCFN7
River
Cane River (NC)
County
Henderson, NC
Coordinates
35.4358°N, 82.4892°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cane River (NC) at Mills Gap rd near Fletcher?
The Cane River (NC) at Mills Gap rd near Fletcher 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 Cane River (NC) at Mills Gap rd near Fletcher?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cane River (NC) at Mills Gap rd near Fletcher is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cane River (NC) rises?
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Where is the Cane River (NC) at Mills Gap rd near Fletcher gauge located?
The gauge is located in Henderson County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4358°N, 82.4892°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.