Richland Creek (NC) at Waynesville
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Haywood County, North Carolina on the Richland Creek (NC). Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: RLCN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
9 ft
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
BUILDINGS BETWEEN THE CREEK AND SULPHUR RD WILL FLOOD.
7 ft
MODERATE FLOODING OF HOMES NEAR RICHLAND CREEK.
6 ft
HOMES BETWEEN KILLIAN STREET AND THE CREEK NEAR BOYD AVE AND THE APPROACHES TO THE BRIDGE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
5.5 ft
WATER WILL APPROACH BUSINESSES NEAR THE CREEK ALONG COMMERCE AND SMATHERS STREET.
4.5 ft
BANKFULL
3 ft
2.5 TO 3.0 IN 3 TO 4 HOURS CAUSED A 3.5 FT RISE ON THE CREEK
2 ft
1.9 TO 2 INCH IN 2 HOURS (WAVN7/C5602) CAUSED A 3 FT RISE
1 ft
1 INCH IN 3 HOURS BASIN AVG CAUSED RICHLAND CREEK TO RISE ONE FT IF SOIL IS DRY. IF WET SOIL RISE WILL BE 2 FT.
0.75 ft
0.75 IN ONE HOUR TOOK CREEK UP 1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2015 | 5.74 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Dec 24, 2015 | 5.74 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jan 14, 2013 | 5.46 ft | — |
| Jan 14, 2013 | 5.46 ft | — |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 5.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
RLCN7
River
Richland Creek (NC)
County
Haywood, NC
Coordinates
35.4892°N, 82.9992°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Richland Creek (NC) at Waynesville?
The Richland Creek (NC) at Waynesville 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 Richland Creek (NC) at Waynesville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Richland Creek (NC) at Waynesville is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Richland Creek (NC) rises?
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Where is the Richland Creek (NC) at Waynesville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Haywood County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4892°N, 82.9992°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.