Major Flood
40 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
36 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
NOTHING IN THE AREA TO FLOOD. FLOODING MAY OCCUR FURTHER DOWNSTREAM.
18 ft
STARTS TO FLOOD PARTS OF A SUBSTATION AT DUKE ENERGY SUBSTATION SITE.
13 ft
BANKFULL STAGE...FLOODS FOREST AREA
3.3 ft
3 - 4 INCH IN 2-3 HOURS WIDE SPREAD RAIN WILL CAUSE THEE RIVER TO GO FROM 2.77 TO 15.77 FT
2.1 ft
2.1 INCH IN 1 HR (HVY RAIN WAS HERE AND SOUTH OF GAGE) CAUSED A 1 FT RISE IN A DROUGHT AND TOOK RIVER UP 4 FT IN WET PERIOD.
1.5 ft
1.5 INCH IN 2 HOUR PERIOD WILL CAUSE A 1 FT RISE IN RIVER IN A DROOUGHT.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1997 | 15.25 ft | — |
| Jun 10, 1992 | 13.44 ft | — |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 13.31 ft | 2,890 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KILN7
River
Killian Creek
County
Lincoln, NC
Coordinates
35.4342°N, 81.0300°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Killian Creek near MARIPOSA?
The Killian Creek near MARIPOSA gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0214269560) 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 Killian Creek near MARIPOSA?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Killian Creek near MARIPOSA is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Killian Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Killian Creek near MARIPOSA to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Killian Creek near MARIPOSA gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lincoln County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4342°N, 81.0300°W. USGS site number: 0214269560. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey