Broad River in NC/SC at Lake Lure Dam
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 990.6 ft; minor flooding begins at 991.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 994.0 ft; major flooding begins at 998.0 ft.
| Action stage | 990.6 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 991.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 994.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 998.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 990.4 ft on Mar 7, 2011 (historic crest)
- 990.4 ft on Dec 5, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 990.0 ft | FULL POOL STAGE. |
|---|---|
| 991.0 ft | WATER WILL LIKELY BE FLOWING OVER EMERGENCY SPILLWAY AND ALL GATES WILL LIKELY BE OPEN. ROADS DOWNSTREAM WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 993.5 ft | CAMPGROUNDS UPSTREAM OF THIS GAGE BETWEEN THE LAKE AND BAT CAVE WILL BE EVACUATED. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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