Little River at Merrill Ln, 3 S Penrose
Transylvania County, North Carolina
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14.5 ft
BRIDGES ON MERRILL RD AND HART ROAD WILL BE FLOODED AND ONE HOME SOUTH OF MERRILL RD IN 800 BLOCK ON CASCADE LAKE ROAD WILL BE SURROUNDED BY WATER.
- 12.5 ft
APPROACHS TO MERRILL ROAD BRIDGE WILL BE FLOODED.
- 10 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Farmland on either side of the Little River near Cascade Lake Rd and Merrill Ln is experiencing up to 24" of inundation. Cascade Lake Rd and Merrill Ln are experiencing inundation up to 12-18" deep. Many ditches and small streams in the vicinity will likely be flooding.
- 9.5 ft
Action/Advisory Flooding continues. Inundation of 12-18" is occurring in the farmlands adjacent to Cascade Lake Rd and Merrill Ln, with inundation 6-12" deep along Cascade Lake Rd and Merrill Ln.
- 9 ft
Action/Advisory Flooding continues. Little River floodwaters are inundating Cascade Lake Rd, Merrill Ln, and adjacent farmland up to 6" deep.
- 7.5 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Little River has exceeded bankfull and is beginning to flood farmland and other low-lying areas near Cascade Lake Rd and Merrill Ln.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2009 | 12.32 ft | — |
| Nov 30, 2010 | 11.2 ft | — |
| May 5, 2013 | 10.74 ft | 4,880 cfs |
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