Edwards Branch at Sheffield drive
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 17.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 17.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.7 ft on Jan 24, 2010 (historic crest)
- 8.7 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 8.6 ft on May 5, 2009 (historic crest)
- 8.5 ft on Jul 21, 2013 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.3 ft | 1.3 IN BASIN WIDE 6 HR WILL CAUSE A 7 FT RISE |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | 2.5 TO 3 INCHES IN 3 HRS RESULTED IN A RISE FROM 0.7 FT TO THE FS OF 8 FT. |
| 7.0 ft | BANKFULL |
| 7.5 ft | A STAGE OF 7.5 FT HERE WILL LIKELY CAUSE MLIN7 TO GO TO FLOOD. |
| 8.0 ft | 2.50 INCH IN ONE HOUR CAUSED THIS GAGE SITE TO RISE TO 8.32 FT.CRATER STREET AND EAST INDEPENDENCE BLVD AT WENDOVER ROAD MAY FLOOD. EASTWAY DRIVE & INDEPENDENCE BLVD MAY FLOOD. |
| 10.0 ft | HOMES...ROADS AND BUILDINGS BEGIN TO GET WATER AROUND THEM. |
| 12.0 ft | ROADS...HOMES AND BUILDINGS BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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