Major Flood
30 ft
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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
25 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
SECONDARY ROADS IN AREA WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD...ROADS 1530 AND 1531.
19.89 ft
HIGHWAY 10 BRIDGE NORTH OF POLKVILLE WILL BE FLOODED. FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO HURRICANE FRANCES FLOODING IN SEPTEMBER 2004
11.8 ft
FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO WHAT HAPPENED IN JULY 2005 WITH TROPICAL STORM CINDY
10 ft
BANKFULL STAGE
3 ft
3 INCH IN 12 HOURS IN HEADWATERS CAUSED A 3 FT RISE.
1.75 ft
GENERAL RAIN OF 1.75 INCHES IN 3 HOURS CAUSED THE RIVER TO RISE TO 3.6 FT.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 1940 | 25 ft | — |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 19.89 ft | 12,500 cfs |
| Oct 16, 1975 | 16.7 ft | 7,790 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CSRN7
River
First Broad River
County
Cleveland, NC
Coordinates
35.4931°N, 81.6822°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of First Broad River near Casar?
The First Broad River near Casar gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02152100) 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 First Broad River near Casar?
The NWS-defined flood stage for First Broad River near Casar is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when First Broad River rises?
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Where is the First Broad River near Casar gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cleveland County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4931°N, 81.6822°W. USGS site number: 02152100. 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