Major Flood
28 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
500 YEAR FLOOD...ONE HOME WEST OF THE RIVER ON MILL GROVE ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
9 ft
50 YEAR FLOOD...CREEK WILL BE OUT OF BANKS.
7.4 ft
CREST HERE OF 7.4 FT WILL CAUSE A CREST OF 7.6 FT AT FAIRVIEW GAGE GOSN7 (SINCE REMOVED) AROUND 5 HOURS LATER.
7 ft
ROADS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD IN THE INDIAN TRAIL AREA, UNIONVILLE TO INDIAN TRAIL ROADS DUE TO POOR DRAINAGE.
6 ft
WATER WILL BEGIN TO FLOWING ACROSS HOWEY BOTTOM ROAD. CREST OF 6 FT HERE WILL TRANSLATE DOWNSTREAM TO GOSN7 TO A CREST OF 8.5 TO 9 FT. CREST WILL BE ABOUT 3.5 HOURS LATER.
1.52 ft
GENERALL RAIN OF 1.50 INCH IN 6 TO 8 HOURS ON ALREADY WET GROUND (PREVIOUS RAIN OF 1 INCH PAST 24 HR) WILL TAKE RIVER UP TO 6 FT. ROADS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
1.2 ft
BASIN AVG OF 1.20 INCH IN 12 HOUR WILL TAKE CREEK FROM 1.2 FT TO 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2014 | 10.24 ft | 3,310 cfs |
| Sep 16, 2018 | 9.84 ft | 2,990 cfs |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 9.64 ft | 2,831 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Goose Creek at SR1525 nr Indian Trail?
The Goose Creek at SR1525 nr Indian Trail gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0212467595) 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 Goose Creek at SR1525 nr Indian Trail?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Goose Creek at SR1525 nr Indian Trail is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Goose Creek rises?
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Where is the Goose Creek at SR1525 nr Indian Trail gauge located?
The gauge is located in Union County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.1250°N, 80.6028°W. USGS site number: 0212467595. 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