Major Flood
14 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
HOMES NEAR THE RIVER ALONG BESSEMER CITY HIGHWAY NEAR RED NECK RIDGE AND WHITE JENKINS ROAD AND ALSO ALONG YORK STREET WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
9.5 ft
WATER WILL COVER BESSEMER CITY HIGHWAY AND WILL APPROACH HOMES ALONG RED NECK RIDGE AND YORK STREETS.
9 ft
100 YR FLOOD 6500 CFS
2.5 ft
2.5 TO 3 INCH IN 2 HOURS WILL CAUSE FLOODING IN TOWN AND RIVER WILL RISE ABOUT 4 FT.
1.75 ft
1.75 IN ONE HOUR CAUSED A 3 FT RISE IN STREAM.
1 ft
1 INCH OF RAIN IN ONE HOUR OVER BASIN WILL CAUSE LONG CREEK TO RISE 1 FT IF IN DROUGHT. NO FLOODING PROBLEMS.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 1971 | 9.1 ft | 6,500 cfs |
| Nov 5, 1977 | 8.77 ft | 4,930 cfs |
| Oct 8, 1976 | 8.46 ft | 3,890 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Long Creek near Bessemer City 3 NE?
The Long Creek near Bessemer City 3 NE gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02144000) 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 Long Creek near Bessemer City 3 NE?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Long Creek near Bessemer City 3 NE is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
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Where is the Long Creek near Bessemer City 3 NE gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gaston County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.3064°N, 81.2347°W. USGS site number: 02144000. 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