Jacob Fork at Ramsey, NC
Is Jacob Fork at Ramsey, NC flooding right now?
Jacob Fork at Ramsey, NC measured 1.74 ft on 2026-11-11 14:30:00 UTC. That observation was 18.3 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.74 ft
Streamflow
15 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.74 ft on Fri, Oct 17, 1975.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 17.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 18.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 20.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 22.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.74 ft | 1975-10-17 |
| 18.93 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 17.8 ft | 1977-11-06 |
| 17.3 ft | 1990-10-12 |
| 16.92 ft | 1970-08-09 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| First Broad River near Casar, NC | 9.3 mi | Cleveland County |
| First Broad River at Sr1512 near Lawndale, NC | 10.6 mi | Cleveland County |
| Henry Fork near Henry River, NC | 11.2 mi | Catawba County |
| First Broad River at Lawndale, NC | 12.1 mi | Cleveland County |
| Catawba River at Calvin, NC | 13.7 mi | Burke County |
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