Jacob Fork below Old NC 18 in Shoups Ford
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Burke County, North Carolina on the Jacob Fork. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02143040, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
24 ft
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
7,395 cfs
Action Stage
19 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
SOME HOMES NEAR SECONDARY ROAD 1924 AND THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
18.93 ft
FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO THATT WHICH OCCURRED IN SEPT 2004 WITH HURRICANE FRANCES
6.5 ft
AT THIS STAGE JACOB FORK RIVER AT RHONEY ROAD WILL BE AT BANKFULL.
4.5 ft
4.5 INCH IN 24 HOURS CAUSED A 9 FT RISE ON RIVER.
2 ft
2.0 INCHES IN 2 HOURS DID CAUSE FLOODING WHEN GROUND WAS ALREADY WET FROM PREVIOUS DAYS. GENERAL RAIN OF 2 INCHES CAUSED THE RIVER TO RISE 6 FT.
1.75 ft
1.75 IN 1.5 HRS IN HEADWATERS CAUSED A 2 FT RISE HERE.
1 ft
GENERAL RAIN OF 1 IN 1 TO 2 HOUR CAUSED RIVER TO RISE FROM 1.6 FT TO 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 1975 | 19.74 ft | 7,220 cfs |
| Oct 16, 1975 | 19.74 ft | 7,220 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 18.93 ft | 6,550 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 18.93 ft | 6,550 cfs |
| Nov 5, 1977 | 17.8 ft | 5,760 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Jacob Fork below Old NC 18 in Shoups Ford?
The Jacob Fork below Old NC 18 in Shoups Ford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02143040) 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 Jacob Fork below Old NC 18 in Shoups Ford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Jacob Fork below Old NC 18 in Shoups Ford is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
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Where is the Jacob Fork below Old NC 18 in Shoups Ford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Burke County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.5906°N, 81.5669°W. USGS site number: 02143040. 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