Broad River in NC/SC at Ninety Nine Islands Dam
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 104.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 108.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 112.0 ft; major flooding begins at 118.0 ft.
| Action stage | 104.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 108.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 112.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 118.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 108.4 ft on Sep 28, 2024 (historic crest)
- 107.6 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 107.3 ft on Sep 9, 2004 (historic crest)
- 106.1 ft on May 6, 2013 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 100.0 ft | FULL POOL NO FLOODING AT THIS POINT. |
|---|---|
| 101.0 ft | NO HOMES OR OTHER AREAS AFFECTED. |
| 102.5 ft | WATER GET HIGH ENOUGH TO OVERFLOW BANKS INTO FARMLAND. |
| 104.0 ft | A SMALL PART OF NINETY 9 FERRY ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. FARM LAND ALONG THE RIVER WILL BE FLOODED. FLS NEEDED |
| 105.0 ft | CHEROKEE FORD COMPLEX ACESS ROAD DOWNSTREAM OF DAM WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED DUE TO BACKWATER EFFECTS ON PEOPLES CREEK. |
| 111.9 ft | HIGHWAY SR 211 BRIDGE WILL LIKELY NEED TO BE SHUT DOWN. HIGH WATER WILL OCCUR ON MUD KINGS BRANCH AND GUYONMORE DUE TO BACKWATER EFFECTS |
| 121.5 ft | A FEW HOMES ALONG SHORELINE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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