ALERT For High Water Levels And Local Flooding Through The Overnight Into Saturday Morning
Up to 3.00″+ of rainfall has caused creeks draining the High Knob Massif and adjoining areas to exceed or approach flood stage. Extreme caution is advised through tonight into Saturday morning.
Big Stony Creek crested half a foot above flood stage at 8:15 PM, with additional downpours likely to cause even higher levels before colder air fully takes hold of the mountains.
Big Stony Creek Stream Levels_Up To 9:45 PM April 19, 2019
Merely the latest in a series of spikes to near and above flood stage, with some 35.00″ to 40.00″ of precipitation since the beginning of December ( > 30.00″ this year ).
The highest water levels since late February flooding are being observed. More downpours, due to current conditions, will continue to pose a flooding risk into the overnight and early hours of Saturday.
The large landslide near Cracker Neck should be monitored for any possible additional slippage.
