Brushy Creek at Dry Pocket Rd.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.5 ft on Aug 10, 2014 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.6 ft | 1.5 INCH IN ONE HOUR CAUSED A 5.7 FT RISE |
|---|---|
| 2.5 ft | 2.5 INCHES IN ONE HOUR CAUSED A 4 FT RISE (DURING A DRY PERIOD) |
| 2.8 ft | 2.75 IN ONE HOUR OR 3.0 INCHES IN 90 MIN CAUSED A 6 FT RISE...GENERALLY A FEW FEET ABOVE ACTION STAGE. |
| 7.3 ft | (792.6 ELEV) BANKFULL STAGE AT GAGE SITE. 2 YEAR FLOOD (50% ANNUAL CHC) |
| 13.6 ft | (798.8 ELEV) DRY POCKET ROAD FLOODS...25 YEAR FLOOD (4% ANNUAL CHC) |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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