Major Flood
18 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
SOME HOMES ON SHADY BOTTOM ROAD AND VILLAGE DRIVE MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE RIVER AND BACKWTER EFFECTS ON OTHER STREAMS.
13.4 ft
HOUSES NEAR THE RIVER ALONG SOUTH MILLS RIVER ROAD AND MILLS RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH WILL FLOOD.
12.31 ft
FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO THAT WHICH OCCURRED WITH HURRICANE FRANCES SEPTEMBER 2004
12 ft
MINOR FARMLAND FLOODING
10 ft
RIVER LOOP ROAD NEAR THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
9 ft
SOUTH MILLS RIVER ROAD AT WHITAKER ROAD AND HOOPER LANE WILL BE FLOODED.
8 ft
RIVER LOOP ROAD NEAR THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
7.5 ft
BANKFULL STAGE
1.5 ft
1.5 WIDE SPREAD RAIN IN 12 HOURS WILL TAKE THE RIVER TO 4.6 FT
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 1940 | 13.62 ft | 13,400 cfs |
| Aug 15, 1928 | 13.5 ft | 128,007 cfs |
| Aug 12, 1940 | 13.15 ft | 11,100 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mills River near Mills River?
The Mills River near Mills River gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03446000) 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 Mills River near Mills River?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mills River near Mills River is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mills River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mills River near Mills River 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 Mills River near Mills River gauge located?
The gauge is located in Henderson County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.3981°N, 82.5950°W. USGS site number: 03446000. 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