French Quarter Creek near Huger
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.5 ft; major flooding begins at 12.5 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.0 ft on Oct 5, 2015 (historic crest)
- 13.4 ft on Aug 8, 2024 (historic crest)
- 11.1 ft on Sep 6, 2019 (historic crest)
- 10.9 ft on Dec 24, 2019 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | At 10 feet, French Quarter Creek will reach bankfull. |
|---|---|
| 10.5 ft | At 10.5 feet, French Quarter Creek will likely rise above its banks producing minor flooding in yards and on docks at homes located on the creek. |
| 11.5 ft | At 11.5 feet, water will begin to enter the first level of some homes along French Quarter Creek. For homes built at ground level, water will likely enter the living space and cause damage. For elevated homes, water will mainly impact garages and any finished lower level spaces. Also, water will reach and start to cover portions of French Quarter Creek Road. |
| 12.5 ft | At 12.5 feet, extensive and significant flooding will occur along French Quarter Creek. The first level of many homes along French Quarter Creek will be inundated with 1 to 2 feet of water. Impacts will be most significant in homes built at ground level. French Quarter Creek Road will be flooded and some sections of the road could be under a foot or more of water, making the road impassable. |
| 16.0 ft | Estimated record level reached during the historic October 1-5, 2015 flood event. Value determined by a NWS survey using a high water mark at a home on French Quarter Creek Road. The event caused major flooding along French Quarter Creek including 3 to 4 feet of water inundating the first level of most homes. Also, deep flood waters covered French Quarter Creek Road making homes in the neighborhood accessible only by boat. |
Forecast office: NWS North Charleston · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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