Briar Creek at Colony Road
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.1 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 15.6 ft on Aug 27, 1995 (historic crest)
- 15.4 ft on Jul 23, 1997 (historic crest)
- 15.1 ft on Jun 8, 2003 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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