Broad River in NC/SC near Gaffney
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 21.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 19.8 ft on Aug 14, 1940 (historic crest)
- 17.2 ft on Oct 10, 1976 (historic crest)
- 16.8 ft on May 6, 2013 (historic crest)
- 16.0 ft on Oct 13, 1990 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.5 ft | 1.50 IN ONE HOUR DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING IN GAFFNEY. WATER FLOWS INTO 99 ISLAND LAKE. |
|---|---|
| 2.0 ft | 2 .0 IN 1.5 HOURS IN AREA CAUSED A 8 FT RISE ON THE RIVER HERE AND AT BLACKSBURG GAGE. |
| 3.0 ft | 3 INCHES IN 2 HOURS ACROSS CLEVELAND COUNTY RESULTED IN A 4 FT RISE IN RIVER LEVEL. |
| 13.0 ft | BANKFULL STAGE. |
| 14.0 ft | MINOR FLOODING OF FARMLAND WILL BEGIN. AREAS ALONG BUFFALO CREEK WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD DUE TO BACKWATER EFFECTS. |
| 16.0 ft | PARTS OF RIVER AND LITTLE HOPE ROADS WILL BE FLOODED NORTH AND SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 29. |
| 20.0 ft | OUTBUILDINGS NEAR A HOME AT THE HIGHWAY 29 BRIDGE WILL BE FLOODED. |
| 21.0 ft | ONE HOME NEAR THE HIGHWAY 29 BRIDGE WILL BE FLOODED. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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