Chattooga River at Hwy 76
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 29.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 29.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.8 ft on Aug 30, 1940 (historic crest)
- 12.0 ft on May 28, 1973 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 11.2 ft on Sep 17, 2004 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.8 ft | 2.75 TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN IN 12 HOURS WILL TAKE RIVER TO 4.30 FT |
|---|---|
| 3.5 ft | GENERAL RAIN OF 3 TO 4 INCHES IN 12 HOURS WILL TAKE THE RIVER ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVEL WILL BE AROUND 6 FT |
| 4.5 ft | LEVEL AT WHICH WHITEWATER RAFTING WILL BECOME DANGEROUS AND RIVER OPERATIONS WILL BE SHUT DOWN. THERE IS A 5 HOUR DELAY IN CREST AFTER CREST AT BURG1. |
| 5.0 ft | 5 INCH BASINWIDE 36 HR RAINFALL CAUSED 4 FT RISE...FROM 1.5 TO 5.5 FEET. |
| 7.0 ft | RIVER LEVELS WILL BE VERY HIGH AND VERY DANGEROUS FOR RAFTERS OR ANYONE NEAR THE RIVER. |
| 15.0 ft | ROADS DOWNSTREAM MAY START TO FLOOD |
| 42.0 ft | ROAD OVER THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD...BUT IS WELL ABOVE RECORD CREST OF 13.8 FEET. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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