Chattooga River at Burrells Ford
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.5 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 6.4 ft on Dec 29, 2015 (historic crest)
- 5.1 ft on Mar 6, 2011 (historic crest)
- 5.0 ft on Jul 6, 2013 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.2 ft | 1.27 INCH IN 3 HOURS TOOK RIVER UP ONE FOOT. |
|---|---|
| 3.3 ft | 3.3 INCH IN 12 HOUR (DROUGHT) CAUSED THE RIVER TO RISE TO 3.3 FT.IF RAIN IS AROUND 3 INCHES ACROSS DILLARD AREA TOO I WOULD CALL 911 TO CHECK FOR FLOODING. |
| 3.5 ft | BANKFULL |
| 7.0 ft | GRAVEL BACK ROADS AND AREAS NEAR THE RIVER WILL FLOOD. |
| 22.0 ft | BRIDGE WILL FLOOD |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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