Flat Creek (NC) above Flat Creek Rd. 1 SW Montreat
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Buncombe County, North Carolina on the Flat Creek (NC). Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: FCMN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
13 ft
Moderate Flood
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
6.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Major Flooding continues. Flat Creek likely inundating Rainbow Terrace bridge and threatening the Town of Montreat Police Department. Floodwaters may threaten the first floor of home immediately to the south of the Montreat Rd. and Rainbow Terrace intersection. Floodwaters may approach home foundation at northbound intersection of Montreat Rd. and Flat Creek Rd. Living levels of right-bank homes immediately downstream of Flat Creek Rd. bridge inundated with at least 2 to 3 feet of floodwater.
13 ft
Major Flood Stage. Flat Creek inundating living level of right-bank homes immediately downstream of Flat Creek Rd. bridge. Flat Creek inundating back yards of homes between Flat Creek Rd. and Rainbow Terrace. Floodwaters may approach road surface at Rainbow Terrace bridge.
12 ft
Moderate Flooding continues. Flat Creek floodwaters may begin inundating living level of right-bank homes just downstream of Flat Creek Rd. bridge. Adjacent residental storage sheds and other structures will likely have over a foot of floodwater. Flat Creek reaches bankfull close to Rainbow Terrace bridge just downstream of the Town of Montreat Police Department.
11.2 ft
Moderate Flooding continues. Flat Creek overtopping barrier rail at Flat Creek Rd. bridge. Flat Creek Rd. bridge and adjacent road surface inundated with over two feet of floodwater. Floodwaters inundating residential storage sheds, foundations, and approaching living levels of right-bank homes immediately downstream of Flat Creek Rd. bridge.
10.5 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Flat Creek inundating foundations of right-bank homes just downstream of Flat Creek Rd. bridge and likely inundating residential storage sheds. Floodwaters will likely block access to a left-bank residential driveway on Flat Creek Rd. adjacent to bridge. Flat Creek reaches bankfull close to streamgauge location just upstream of Flat Creek Rd. bridge.
9.7 ft
Minor Flooding continues. Flat Creek reaches bottom of barrier rail at Flat Creek Rd. bridge. Flat Creek Rd. at Flat Creek inundated with 6 to 10 inches of water. Flat Creek may begin to block access to a left-bank residential driveway on Flat Creek Rd. adjacent to bridge. Floodwaters approaching foundations of right-bank homes and storage buildings just downstream of Flat Creek Rd. bridge.
8.9 ft
Minor Flooding continues. Flat Creek reaches road surface at the Flat Creek Rd. bridge.
8.7 ft
Minor Flooding continues. Flat Creek reaches bottom of bridge deck at Flat Creek Rd.
8.5 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Flat Creek approaches bottom of bridge deck at Flat Creek Rd. Flat Creek floodwaters entering flood plain adjacent to Flat Creek Rd.
8 ft
Action Stage continues. Flat Creek reaches bankfull near Flat Creek Rd.
6.7 ft
Action Stage continues. Flat Creek reaches bottom of bridge girders on Flat Creek Rd.
6.5 ft
Action Stage. Flat Creek approaches bottom of bridge girders on Flat Creek Rd.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2009 | 5.23 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Sep 24, 2009 | 5.23 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Dec 11, 2008 | 4.87 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Dec 11, 2008 | 4.87 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
FCMN7
River
Flat Creek (NC)
County
Buncombe, NC
Coordinates
35.6372°N, 82.3122°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flat Creek (NC) above Flat Creek Rd. 1 SW Montreat?
The Flat Creek (NC) above Flat Creek Rd. 1 SW Montreat 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 Flat Creek (NC) above Flat Creek Rd. 1 SW Montreat?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flat Creek (NC) above Flat Creek Rd. 1 SW Montreat is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
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Where is the Flat Creek (NC) above Flat Creek Rd. 1 SW Montreat gauge located?
The gauge is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.6372°N, 82.3122°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Data provided by: City of Asheville/NCEM
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