Major Flood
16 ft
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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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.5 ft
PARKS DRIVE ALONG THE RIVER AND SOME STURCTURES NORTH OF HIGHWAY 126 MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD.
13.7 ft
FLOODING OF AREAS ALONG THE RIVER WILL BE SIMILAR TO THOSE THAT OCCURRED WITH HURRICANE FRANCES IN 2004
12 ft
RIVER STARTS TO FLOOD SOME ROADS AND MAY CUT OFF THE ONLY ROAD TO SOME HOMES LOCATED IN THE FONTA FLORA COMMUNITY ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF LAKE JAMES.
11.26 ft
FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO THAT WHICH OCCURRED WITH HURICANE IVAN IN 2004
10.5 ft
FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO WHAT HAPPENED IN AUGUST 1994 WITH TROPICAL STORM BERYL
7 ft
LOCAL RESIDENCES WILL LIKELY BE CALLED TO BE ALERTED TO POSSIBLE FLOODING BY REVERSE 911
5.6 ft
BANKFULL STAGE AS LINVILLE RIVER FLOWS INTO LAKE JAMES.
2 ft
2 INCHES IN 1 TO 2 HOURS WILL TAKE RIVER FROM 1.5 FT TO AROUND 4 FT
1.75 ft
1.5 INCH AVERAGE RAINFALL IN 2 HOURS WILL CAUSE A 1.5 FT RISE. HEAVY RAIN IN EXTREME HEADWATERS NEAR NTNN7 TOOK AROUND 12 HOURS TO SHOW UP AT THIS GAGE SITE.
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 | 13.68 ft | 42,400 cfs |
| Aug 12, 1940 | 11.4 ft | 39,500 cfs |
| Sep 16, 2004 | 11.26 ft | 23,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Linville River near Nebo?
The Linville River near Nebo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02138500) 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 Linville River near Nebo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Linville River near Nebo is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Linville River rises?
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Where is the Linville River near Nebo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Burke County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.7947°N, 81.8900°W. USGS site number: 02138500. 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