20' - Major flooding begins. The US-301 bridge is inundated and the road is closed. Homes along US-301 south of the site may be affected.

18' - Moderate flooding begins. Fishing Creek floods a broad expanse of marsh and farmland.

16' - Minor flooding begins. Minor overflow occurs on both banks near Hwy 301. Creeks and streams downstream of Hwy 301 may backup and cause flooding across Island Rd.

14' - Fishing Creek reaches bankfull at the gage site.