River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EFLN7
In brief
The Green River at Lake Summit, NC read 100.45 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 0.55 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EFLN7
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104.80 ft | 1928-08-16 |
| 2 | 104.04 ft | 2005-03-28 |
| 3 | 102.80 ft | 1994-08-17 |
| 4 | 102.80 ft | 1995-08-27 |
| 5 | 102.64 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 6 | 102.58 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 7 | 102.50 ft | 1991-03-29 |
| 8 | 102.50 ft | 1990-03-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
FULL POOL - 356 CFS
HIGH WATER EFFECTS BEGIN DOWNSTREAM ON GREEN RIVER.
FLOODING ALONG THE GREEN RIVER WILL BE LIKELY ESPECIALLY ON BOBS CREEK RD AND BLUEBERRY FARM RD.
HIGH WATER EVENT AREAS ALONG THE SHORELINE WILL LIKELY FLOOD. GREEN RIVER WILL LIKELY BEGIN TO FLOOD GREEN RIVER COVE ROAD. FURTHER DOWNSTREAM BELOW LAKE ADGER...JOHN WATSON AND KEN MILLER ROADS IN THE HIGHLAND MAY FLOOD. CALL EMA
ROADS DOWNSTEAM IN POLK COUNTY ALONG GREEN RIVER WILL FLOOD. SOME EVACUATIONS BETWEEN SALUDA AND MILL SPRINGS WILL LIKELY BE NECESSARY.
MODERATE FLOODING DOWNSTREAM.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
At this level: FULL POOL - 356 CFS
No. The Green River at Lake Summit is at 100.45 ft, 0.55 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 101 ft, minor flooding 102 ft, moderate flooding 104 ft and major flooding 106 ft.
The highest crest on record is 104.8 ft, on 1928-08-16.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EFLN7). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.