Beaverdam Creek above Elberton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.5 ft on Oct 7, 2021 (historic crest)
- 14.7 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 14.7 ft on Oct 2, 1989 (historic crest)
- 13.1 ft on Aug 16, 1994 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Action/Advisory Stage. Beaverdam Creek is exceeding its banks and flooding low-lying areas adjacent to the stream including near the vacated Red Minnow Restaurant on Brewers Bridge Rd and low-lying areas near the following gravel road crossings: Winns Mill Rd, Brickyard Rd, and Horse Farm Rd. |
|---|---|
| 8.5 ft | Action/Advisory Flooding continues. Beaverdam Creek is inundating adjacent low-lying areas including farmland and boat access ramps. Floodwaters are impacting property adjacent to the vacant Red Minnow Restaurant on Brewers Bridge Rd, and are beginning to inundate portions of Horse Farm Rd, requiring closure. |
| 9.5 ft | Action/Advisory Stage continues. Beaverdam Creek is flooding Horse Farm Rd with inundation of up to 12 inches likely. Floodwaters are approaching Brickyard Rd and Winns Mill Rd. with inundation imminent. |
| 10.0 ft | Minor Flood Stage (Base Damage Threat): Beaverdam Creek floodwaters may be approaching the basement of the vacant Red Minnow Restaurant. More significant inundation of Horse Farm Rd is beginning. Inundation of Brickyard Rd and Winns Mill Rd will begin as well, requiring closure. |
| 11.5 ft | Minor Flood Stage continues (Base Damage Threat): Beaverdam Creek is flooding the lower-level parking lot and the basement of the vacant Red Minnow Restaurant with up to 12 inches of inundation. Significant flooding of Horse Farm Rd with inundation greater than 12-18 inches deep, is ongoing. Flooding of Beaverdam Rd and Winns Mill Rd is increasing with inundation approaching 12 inches deep. |
| 12.0 ft | Moderate Flood Stage (Considerable Damage Threat): Significant inundation of the basement of the vacant Red Minnow Restaurant is beginning. Significant inundation of Brickyard Rd, Horse Farm Rd, and Winns Mill Rd is ongoing. |
| 15.0 ft | Major Flood Stage (Catastrophic Damage Threat): Devastating inundation of the basement and the lower-level parking lot of the vacant Red Minnow Restaurant is beginning. Damaging inundation of Brickyard Rd, Horse Farm Rd, and Winns Mill Rd is beginning. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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