Broad River in NC/SC at NINETY NINE ISLANDS
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
- 107.3 ft on Sep 8, 2004 (historic crest)
- 107.1 ft on Sep 28, 2024 (historic crest)
- 106.9 ft on Oct 13, 1991 (historic crest)
- 106.6 ft on Mar 1, 1987 (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 REAL FLOODING AT THIS POINT. |
|---|---|
| 101.0 ft | NO HOMES OR OTHER FLOODING AT THIS POINT. |
| 102.5 ft | WATER MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD 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 ACCESS ROAD WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED DUE TO BACKWATER AFFECTS ON PEOPLES CREEK FROM HIGH LEVELS ON BROAD RIVER UPSTREAM OF THE DAM. BOAT LANDING BELOW THE DAM WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED. |
| 111.9 ft | HIGHWAY SR 211 BRIDGE WILL LIKELLLY NEED TO BE SHUT DOWN. HIGH WATER WILL OCCUR ON KINGS BRANCH AND GUYMORE CREEK DUE TO BACKWATER EFFECTS. |
| 121.5 ft | A FEW HOMES ALONG THE SHORLINE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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