Black Creek (SC) near Quinby
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 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.4 ft on Sep 18, 2018 (historic crest)
- 16.8 ft on Oct 5, 2015 (historic crest)
- 16.8 ft on Sep 10, 2004 (historic crest)
- 16.5 ft on Oct 8, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Flood stage. Creek coming out of its banks. |
|---|---|
| 10.5 ft | Floodwaters begin to affect portions of East Black Creek Road. |
| 11.0 ft | Floodwaters affect Creekside Drive in Quinby. Water begins to get into residents' yards on Creekside Drive and East Black Creek Road. |
| 11.5 ft | Floodwaters spill over into yards of all residences on Creekside Drive. |
| 12.5 ft | Floodwaters continue to rise on Creekside Drive and East Black Creek Road with water nearing a few homes. Homes along East Black Creek Road become isolated and residents must use boats to exit the neighborhood. |
| 13.0 ft | Floodwaters spill over into all yards of residences on Creekside Drive, Crooked Creek Drive and East Black Creek Road. The creek spills over its banks off Highway 327 in the Country Club of South Carolina. Floodwaters affect some yards of residences in the Country Club of South Carolina. |
| 13.5 ft | Floodwaters begin to affect one mobile home on Creekside Drive and continue to rise in yards. |
| 14.0 ft | Floodwaters surround the majority of homes on East Black Creek Road, Creekside Drive and Crooked Creek Drive and all residents are isolated due to the floodwaters. Water is lapping at the foundations of all ground level homes in these areas. |
| 15.0 ft | Floodwaters enter numerous homes on Creekside Drive, East Black Creek Road and Crooked Creek Drive. |
| 16.0 ft | Floodwaters deepen on Creekside Drive, East Black Creek Road, and Crooked Creek Drive. Flood waters spread onto Cyprus Bend Road into the Country Club of South Carolina. |
| 18.0 ft | Water several feet deep in numerous homes on Creekside Drive, East Black Creek Road, and Crooked Creek Drive. |
Forecast office: NWS Wilmington · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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