Mulberry Creek at Collettsville
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Caldwell County, North Carolina on the Mulberry Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MUBN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
25 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
HOME ALONG ABINGTON ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD
10 ft
ABINGTON ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD
7.56 ft
RIVER WAS HIGH BUT DID NOT HEAR OF ANY FLOODING.
6.7 ft
CREEK FLOWS INTO JOHNS RIVER... CREST OF 6.7 HERE WAS RFLECTED DOWNSTREAM AT JOHN7 OF A CREST OF 12.2 ABOUT 3 HOURS LATER.
5 ft
5 INCH IN 10 HOURS AT GLOBN7 WILL CAUSE RIVER TO RISE TO 6.9 FT.
4.8 ft
CREST OF 4.8 FT HERE AND BASIN RAIN OF 3 TO 4 INCH OVER 12HR CAUSED JOHNS RIVER TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE 6 HOURS LATER.
4.5 ft
4.5 HERE CAUSED A 2 FT RISE ATJOHN7.
2.27 ft
CREST HERE OF 2.28 FT AND GENERAL RAIN OF 2 INCH IN HEADWATERS OF CREEK WILL LEAD TO A CREST AT JOHN7 OF 8.16 FT APROXIMATELY 4 HOURS LATER
2 ft
A GENERAL RAIN OF 2 INCHES OVER 6 HOURS CAUSES A 1 FT RISE ON CREEK.
1.5 ft
1.5 IN 12 HRS CAUSED A RISE FROM 0.5 FT TO 2.5 FT
1.1 ft
ONE INCH OF RAIN IN ONE HOUR CAUSED A 1.5 FT RISE.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2013 | 7.6 ft | — |
| May 5, 2013 | 7.6 ft | — |
| Mar 5, 2011 | 7.56 ft | — |
| Mar 5, 2011 | 7.56 ft | — |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 6.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
MUBN7
River
Mulberry Creek
County
Caldwell, NC
Coordinates
35.9286°N, 81.6603°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mulberry Creek at Collettsville?
The Mulberry Creek at Collettsville 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 Mulberry Creek at Collettsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mulberry Creek at Collettsville is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mulberry Creek rises?
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Where is the Mulberry Creek at Collettsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Caldwell County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.9286°N, 81.6603°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.