Major Flood
9.5 ft
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BCVN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
HIGHWAY 64 CLOSED AND EVACUATIONS WILL BEGIN IN LAKE LURE AREA.
8 ft
HOMES ALONG THE ROCKY BROAD RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD AND CAMPGROUNDS ALONG THE RIVER WILL ALSO FLOOD.8FT = 1461.04 FT ELEVATION
7.5 ft
FLOOD STAGE= 1460.54 FT ELEVATION. HOMES AND CAMPGROUNDS NEAR GAGE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
6.5 ft
AT THIS LEVEL SOME CAMPGROUNDS BELOW BAT CAVE IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY NEAR LAKE LURE MAY BE EVACUATED...MAINLY AS A PRECAUTION
6 ft
BANKFULL STAGE = 1459.54 FT ELEVATION. WATER WILL START TO APPROACH CAMPGROUNDS ALONG THE ROCKY BROAD RIVER IN THE CHIMNEY ROCK/HICKORY GROVE AREAS.
2 ft
2 INCHES IN ONE HOUR OR 2 HOURS IS A TRIGGER POINT FOR EMA TO START MOVING PEOPLE OUT OF RIVER AND CAMPGROUNDS. A GENERAL WIDE SPREAD RAIN OF 1.5 TO 2.5 INCHES TOOK THE ROCKY BROAD RIVER TO 5.0 FT. RECOMMEND A FLOOD ADVISORY.. GENERALLY NEED 2.5 TO 3 INCH AT BAT CAVE AND EITHER BWMN7 OR SLMN7 TO CAUSE FLOODING ALONG ROCKY RIVER.
1.5 ft
1.5 INCH IN 4 HOURS TOOK THE RIVER UP ONE 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2004 | 11 ft | — |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 10.8 ft | — |
| May 30, 2018 | 9.4 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BCVN7
River
Rocky Broad River
County
Henderson, NC
Coordinates
35.4514°N, 82.2872°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rocky Broad River at Bat Cave?
The Rocky Broad River at Bat Cave 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 Rocky Broad River at Bat Cave?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rocky Broad River at Bat Cave is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rocky Broad River rises?
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Where is the Rocky Broad River at Bat Cave gauge located?
The gauge is located in Henderson County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4514°N, 82.2872°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- Stage may be affected by ice.