Canoochee River near Claxton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.5 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.1 ft on Aug 7, 2024 (historic crest)
- 17.8 ft on Jan 1, 1925 (historic crest)
- 17.6 ft on Oct 1, 1929 (historic crest)
- 16.6 ft on Jan 14, 1993 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.5 ft | the Rocks River Bridge Park near the Highway 301 bridge floods. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | several homes are flooded along Parker Springs Road in Canoochee Properties. |
| 13.5 ft | Hillside Drive, the main access road into Canoochee Properties, will be flooded. |
| 14.5 ft | the Highway 169 bridge holds back flood waters, which causes lowlands along the river to flood. |
| 16.0 ft | several homes will be impacted by flood waters along Highway 169 near the Canoochee River. |
| 24.0 ft | water will flow over the Highway 301 bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS North Charleston · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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