This graph from the National Weather Service predicts the flood level of the James River at the Westham gauge which is only a few miles up river from us. The golf course experiences minor flooding at 13 feet; Water will encroach up near the 16th tees and we will probably experience interior flooding from our streams and ponds. We are currently at 12.3 feet. The river looks to subside in the next few hours but tomorrows rain will raise the waters again. Only time will tell how high the river will crest following the next few days of rain.
The golf course really starts taking on water at a river level of 15 feet; Water will begin coming across the 4th and 5th fairways. During the flood last January, the river crested at 18.1 feet. This flood effected the entire bottom 9 golf holes (3-8, 15-17.) We will closely monitor the impending storm and how it will affect the river levels. If the golf course takes on water, we will remove all amenities and strategically stack sand bags to prevent silt from coming onto the golf course with the flood.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Flood stage Update
