Briar Creek below Edward's Branch
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.9 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 14.6 ft on May 5, 2009 (historic crest)
- 14.3 ft on Jan 25, 2010 (historic crest)
- 12.3 ft on Jul 6, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.4 ft | 1.4 IN 4 HOURS CAUSED A 7 FT RISE AT BRIN7 BRIAR CK BLW EDWARDS BRANCH |
|---|---|
| 2.0 ft | 2.O INCH IN 6 HOURS TOOK CREEK TO 8 FT. |
| 2.5 ft | 2.5 TO 3 INCHES IN 3 HRS OR LESS RESULTED IN A RISE FROM 0.3 FT TO 10 FT (AS 14 FT) |
| 14.0 ft | LEVEL AT WHICH THE DORAL APARTMENTS WILL BEGIN TO GET WATER AROUND THEM. |
| 15.0 ft | DORAL APARTMENTS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD INSIDE. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Briar Creek at Independence Blvd NWS gauge · 0.4 mi
- Little Sugar Creek above Medical Center Dr, 1 SSW Cherry NWS gauge · 1.8 mi
- Briar Creek at Providence road NWS gauge · 1.8 mi
- Edwards Branch at Sheffield drive NWS gauge · 1.9 mi
- Briar Creek at Colony Road NWS gauge · 2.6 mi
- McMullen Creek above Lincrest Place NWS gauge · 2.7 mi