First Broad River near Casar
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 19.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 25.0 ft; major flooding begins at 30.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 25.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 30.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.0 ft on Aug 13, 1940 (historic crest)
- 19.9 ft on Sep 8, 2004 (historic crest)
- 16.7 ft on Oct 17, 1975 (historic crest)
- 15.6 ft on Jan 14, 1995 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.8 ft | GENERAL RAIN OF 1.75 INCHES IN 3 HOURS CAUSED THE RIVER TO RISE TO 3.6 FT. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | 3 INCH IN 12 HOURS IN HEADWATERS CAUSED A 3 FT RISE. |
| 10.0 ft | BANKFULL STAGE |
| 11.8 ft | FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO WHAT HAPPENED IN JULY 2005 WITH TROPICAL STORM CINDY |
| 19.9 ft | HIGHWAY 10 BRIDGE NORTH OF POLKVILLE WILL BE FLOODED. FLOODING WILL BE SIMILAR TO HURRICANE FRANCES FLOODING IN SEPTEMBER 2004 |
| 25.0 ft | SECONDARY ROADS IN AREA WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD...ROADS 1530 AND 1531. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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