Brushy Creek near Old Spartanburg Rd
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.1 ft on Aug 27, 1995 (historic crest)
- 13.4 ft on Aug 10, 2014 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on Jul 7, 2005 (historic crest)
- 11.9 ft on Feb 26, 2020 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | 1 INCH IN 6 HRS TOOK RIVER UP TO 3.5 FT |
|---|---|
| 2.2 ft | A GENERAL RAIN OF 2.25 IN 3 HOURS WILL TAKE THE RIVER UP FROM 1.5 FT TO 5.0 FT (8.8 FT). |
| 8.0 ft | BRUSHY CREEK WILL BE ABOVE BANKFULL AND WILL APPROACH THE BOTTOM OF BRIDGE AT BOILING SPRINGS ROAD NORTH OF PHILLIPS ROAD. |
| 10.0 ft | APPROACHES TO DEVENGER ROAD AND THE GOLF COURSE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. WATER WILL APPROACH BOTTOM OF SCOTTSWOOD RD BRIDGE (AT GAGE SITE). 10 YEAR FLOOD LEVEL (10% ANNUAL CHC). |
| 12.0 ft | HOMES ON EDWARDS ROAD WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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