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E-3, Flood Stage ReportIn hydrologic terms, a form that a Service Hydrologist/ Hydrology Focal Point completes to document the dates in which forecast points are above
flood stage, as well as the crest dates and stages. Discussion of the flood event must also be included in the E-5, Monthly Report of
River and Flood conditions. An E-3 report is sent to Regional Headquarters, the appropriate RFC, as well as the Office of
Hydrology (OH). Flood StageAn established gage height for a given location above which a rise in water surface level begins to create a hazard to lives, property, or commerce. The issuance of flood (or in some cases flash flood) warnings is linked to flood stage. Not necessarily the same as bankfull stage.
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