Briar Creek at Providence road
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.4 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 14.1 ft on May 5, 2009 (historic crest)
- 13.6 ft on Jan 25, 2010 (historic crest)
- 12.7 ft on Sep 16, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 0.8 ft | 0.80 IN 2 HR CAUSED A 4 FT RISE |
|---|---|
| 1.2 ft | BASIN WIDE 1.25 IN 3 HR TOOK BRPN7 UP FROM 1.15 FT TO 10.75 FT (9.5FT) |
| 2.0 ft | 1.75 TO 2 INCH IN 6 HOUR TOOK CREEK TO 10.50 FT |
| 10.0 ft | YARDS OF HOMES UPSTREAM OF PROVIDENCE ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 14.0 ft | HOMES WILL BE SURROUNDED BY WATER SOME BASEMENTS WILL FLOOD. |
| 15.0 ft | CULVERTS UNDER PROVIDENCE ROAD WILL BE FULL AND THE ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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