Major Flood
17 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2009 | 12.32 ft | — |
| Nov 30, 2010 | 11.2 ft | — |
| May 5, 2013 | 10.74 ft | 4,880 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LRVN7
River
Little River
County
Transylvania, NC
Coordinates
35.2379°N, 82.6372°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little River at Merrill Ln, 3 S Penrose?
The Little River at Merrill Ln, 3 S Penrose gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Little River at Merrill Ln, 3 S Penrose?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little River at Merrill Ln, 3 S Penrose is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
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Where is the Little River at Merrill Ln, 3 S Penrose gauge located?
The gauge is located in Transylvania County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.2379°N, 82.6372°W. 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 NC Emergency Management. The NWS does not own, operate, or maintain this site.