Black Creek near Blitchton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 21.0 ft; major flooding begins at 23.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 23.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.5 ft on Aug 7, 2024 (historic crest)
- 15.3 ft on Oct 14, 1994 (historic crest)
- 14.8 ft on Jun 5, 2005 (historic crest)
- 13.9 ft on Sep 1, 2023 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.0 ft | At 18 feet water will reach the bottom of the bridge on Highway 280 as well as the bottom of the Interstate 16 bridges. |
|---|---|
| 21.0 ft | At 21 feet water will begin to impact Highway 280 on the west side of Black Creek and will reach the road surface of the Interstate 16 bridges. |
| 23.0 ft | At 23 feet water could flow over the Interstate 16 bridges. |
| 25.0 ft | At 25 feet water will flow over the Highway 280 bridge and will likely enter the Lower Black Creek Church building. |
Forecast office: NWS North Charleston · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
Black Creek near Blitchton in your pocket
Tidora puts this spot on your Home Screen and Lock Screen with free widgets, and sends free flood alerts before the water reaches the levels that matter to you. No account, no subscription needed for either.
Download Tidora on the App Store
Tidora is preparing for launch; these pages go fully live when the app ships.
Nearby stations and gauges
- Ogeechee River near Eden NWS gauge · 4.5 mi
- Ogeechee River near Ellabell NWS gauge · 8.6 mi
- Canoochee River at Fort Stewart NWS gauge · 13.8 mi
- Highway bridge NOAA tide station · 17.5 mi
- Ogeechee River near Richmond Hill NWS gauge · 17.6 mi
- Ebenezer Creek at Springfield NWS gauge · 17.7 mi