Mud Creek (NC) at Erkwood Dr. 1 S Hendersonville
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Henderson County, North Carolina on the Mud Creek (NC). Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MUCN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
12 ft
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
6.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Major Flood Stage. Significant flooding of areas along and near Mud Creek is ongoing. Floodwaters are threatening or inundating businesses along S. King St., S. Main St., and Spartanburg Highway (U.S. 25 Business). Businesses along S. Grove St. between E. Caswell St. and Chadwick Ave are inundated with at least 1-3 feet of floodwaters.
10.5 ft
Moderate Flooding continues. Mud Creek is overtopping the bridge deck at Erkwood Dr. Floodwaters are threatening businesses along S King St., S. Main St., and Spartanburg Highway (U.S. 25 Business).
10 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Mud Creek is overtopping the S. Grove St. bridge deck and inundating S. Grove St. adjacent to the bridge. The railroad tracks adjacent to S. Grove St. are also being overtopped with floodwaters spilling onto E. Caswell St. Mud Creek is approaching the underside of the bridge deck at Erkwood Dr. Significant farmland flooding is ongoing within a 5-mile reach up and downstream from the Erkwood Dr. gauge site.
9.5 ft
Minor Flooding continues. Mud Creek reaches the bottom of the bridge deck at the S. Grove St. bridge. Mud Creek reaches the bottom of the bridge beams at the Erkwood Rd. bridge. Backwater effects along Wash Creek is inundating much of the access road to the shopping plaza just south of Gateway Park at the intersection of S. Church St. and S. Main St. Floodwaters may be spilling into the plaza parking lot.
8.5 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Mud Creek reaches the bottom of the beams at the S. Grove St. bridge. Floodwaters have begun inundating farmland and other undeveloped areas between S. King St. and Chadwick Ave. Mud Creek is also spilling into the floodplain near Erkwood Dr., flooding farmland. Backwater effects along Wash Creek are causing floodwaters to reach the access road to the shopping plaza just south of Gateway Park at the intersection of S. Church St. and S. Main St.
8 ft
Action Stage continues. Backwater effects along Wash Creek are causing floodwaters to approach the access road to the shopping plaza just south of Gateway Park at the intersection of S. Church St. and S. Main St.
7.5 ft
Action Stage continues. E. Caswell St. is flooded from storm culvert backwater effects underneath the railroad tracks adjacent to Mud Creek.
6.5 ft
Action Stage. Mud Creek may be reaching bankfull at a few locations within a 5-mile reach up- and downstream from Erkwood Dr.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2010 | 10.1 ft | — |
| Nov 30, 2010 | 10.1 ft | — |
| Jan 25, 2010 | 9.82 ft | — |
| Jan 25, 2010 | 9.82 ft | — |
| May 5, 2013 | 9.26 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
MUCN7
River
Mud Creek (NC)
County
Henderson, NC
Coordinates
35.2975°N, 82.4625°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mud Creek (NC) at Erkwood Dr. 1 S Hendersonville?
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What is flood stage for Mud Creek (NC) at Erkwood Dr. 1 S Hendersonville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mud Creek (NC) at Erkwood Dr. 1 S Hendersonville is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
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Where is the Mud Creek (NC) at Erkwood Dr. 1 S Hendersonville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Henderson County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.2975°N, 82.4625°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NC Emergency Management