Johns River at Corpening Bridge Rd, 6 NNW Morganton
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Burke County, North Carolina on the Johns River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02140991, 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
A FEW HOMES NEAR THE RIVER BEGING TO FLOOD.
30 ft
RIVER OVERFLOWS ITS BANKS DOWNSTREAM IN CALDWELL COUNTY.
28.6 ft
FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO THAT WHICH OCCURRED IN SEPTEMBER 2004 WITH HURRICANE FRANCES
25 ft
FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO THAT WHICH OCCURRED WITH TROPICAL STORM BERYL IN AUGUST OF 1994
20 ft
AT THIS STAGE THE BRIDGE WHERE THE GAGE IS AT WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. NOT MUCH ELSE IN THE AREA TO FLOOD AT THIS LEVEL.
19 ft
WATER WILL BE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 18 NORTH OF MORGANTON.
18.5 ft
APPROACHES TO CORPENING BRIDGE WILL BE FLOODED AND PARTS OF JOHNS RIVER ROAD WILL BE FLOODED.
16.53 ft
PARTS OF ADAKO ROAD WILL BE FLOODED. FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO THAT WHICH OCCURRED IN SEPT 2004 WITH HURICANE IVAN.
16 ft
FLOODING WILL DEVELOP OR BE ONGOING ALONG JOHNS RIVER LOOP RD...OLD JOHNS RIVER RD AND VALLEY VIEW CIRCLE.
13.5 ft
AT THIS LEVEL THERE WILL BE SOME BACKWATER EFFECTS ON SIMS BRANCH THAT FLOWS INTO THE RIVER. JOHNS RIVER ROAD AND A CAMPING AREA ON LOWER CREEK THAT FLOWS INTO RIVER WILL START TO FLOOD.
12 ft
AT THIS STAGE PARTS OF NC 90 NORTH OF COLLETTSVILLE...JOHNS RIVER ROAD AND CORPENING BRIDGE ROAD ARE FLOODED.
11.5 ft
PARKING LOT OF THE BOAT RAMP AT NC 18/64 IS FLOODED ON CORPENING BRIDGE ROAD
9 ft
PLAYMORE BEACH ROAD AND JOHNS RIVER ROAD AND OTHER BRIDGES OVER THE RIVER USUALLY BEGIN TO FLOOD NEAR THE CONFLUENCE OF WILSON CREEK AND JOHNS RIVER.
8.5 ft
HEAVY RAIN AND THIS RIVER LEVEL MAY CAUSE FLOODING IN COLLETTSVILLE ON ADAKO ROAD AND COFFEY ROAD. THESE SITES ARE UPSTREAM FROM THE RIVER GAGE.
8 ft
AT THIS LEVEL JOHNS RIVER ROAD WILL LIKELY BEGIN TO FLOOD IN LOW LYING AREAS.
4 ft
3.5 TO 4.5 INCH 36 HR BASINWIDE RAINFALL CAUSED A 10 FT RISE...2 FT TO 12 FT...HOWEVER A SIMILAR AMOUNT FALLING IN 10 HOURS CAUSED A 13 FT RISE...3 FT TO 16 FT.
3 ft
24 HR BASINWIDE RAINFALL OF 3 INCHES RESULTED IN A RISE FROM 1.7 FT TO 5 FT.
2 ft
2 INCHES OF RAIN IN ONE TO 2 HOURS WILL CAUSE THE RIVER TO RISE TO NEAR 8.5 FT
1.5 ft
1.5 IN 6 TO 12 HOURS CAUSED RIVER TO RISE FROM 2.25 FT TO 5.13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2004 | 28.6 ft | 39,000 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 28.6 ft | 39,000 cfs |
| Aug 16, 1994 | 25.23 ft | 42,300 cfs |
| Aug 16, 1994 | 25.23 ft | 42,300 cfs |
| Jan 14, 1995 | 23.98 ft | 25,700 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Johns River at Corpening Bridge Rd, 6 NNW Morganton?
The Johns River at Corpening Bridge Rd, 6 NNW Morganton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02140991) 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 Johns River at Corpening Bridge Rd, 6 NNW Morganton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Johns River at Corpening Bridge Rd, 6 NNW Morganton is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
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Where is the Johns River at Corpening Bridge Rd, 6 NNW Morganton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Burke County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.8336°N, 81.7119°W. USGS site number: 02140991. 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