Lewellen River Flood Category Changes - Effective August 28, 2019

Locally Heavy Rainfall for the Carolinas; Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Concerns for Intermountain West

Heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Plains. Isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. The coastal Carolinas may experience flash floods in the coming days due to repeated thunderstorms. Additionally, a wave of intense summer heat will hit the Southern Plains and central Gulf Coast States this week. Read More >

New Flood Categories	Previous Flood Categories
Action Stage: 7.0 ft	Action Stage: 6.5 ft
Flood Stage: 8.0 ft	Flood Stage: 7.5 ft
Moderate Flood Stage: 9.0 ft	Moderate Flood Stage: 8.5 ft
Major Flood Stage: 10.0 ft	Major Flood Stage: 9.5 ft
Gage zero datum: 3286.992 ft above MSL NAVD88

New Flood Categories

Previous Flood Categories

Action Stage: 7.0 ft

Action Stage: 6.5 ft

Flood Stage: 8.0 ft

Flood Stage: 7.5 ft

Moderate Flood Stage: 9.0 ft

Moderate Flood Stage: 8.5 ft

Major Flood Stage: 10.0 ft

Major Flood Stage: 9.5 ft

Gage zero datum: 3286.992 ft above MSL NAVD88