Major Flood
40 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
37 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
28 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
AT THIS LEVEL SOME HOMES NEAR GAGE SITE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
18.41 ft
FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO THAT WHICH OCCURRED IN SEPTEMBER 2004 WITH HURRICANE FRANCES
15 ft
15 FT CREST HERE CAUSED A CREST @ BSPN7 OF 14.78 FT 2 HRS LATER. LOGN7 CRESTED AT 15.30 ARD 14Z
10.75 ft
FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO WHAT HAPPENED IN 2004 WITH HURRICANE IVAN.
8.6 ft
8.6 FT CREST HERE AND A 10.81 FT CREST AT LOGN7 WILL CAUSE A CREST NEAR 11 FT AT BSPN7
8 ft
8 FT HERE AND 10.3 AT LOGN7 CAUSED BSPN7 TO CREST AT 7.8 FT.
6.2 ft
6.2 FT AT THIS GAGE WILL TRANSLATE DOWNSTREAM TO BSPN7 TO A LEVEL OF 7.50 FT ABOUT 18 HRS LATER. ONE GATE WAS ALSO OPENED AT LAKE LURE.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 1916 | 23 ft | — |
| Jun 4, 1957 | 18.53 ft | 7,050 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 18.41 ft | 6,550 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cove Creek at Highway 64?
The Cove Creek at Highway 64 gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02149000) 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 Cove Creek at Highway 64?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cove Creek at Highway 64 is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 28 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 37 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cove Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cove Creek at Highway 64 to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Cove Creek at Highway 64 gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rutherford County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4233°N, 82.1117°W. USGS site number: 02149000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey