Gum Branch at Gum Branch road
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.8 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 9.9 ft on Aug 22, 2006 (historic crest)
- 9.5 ft on Aug 8, 2005 (historic crest)
- 9.2 ft on Aug 5, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.5 ft | 3.5 INCH RAINFALL IN 3 HRS RESULTED IN A RISE FROM 1.5 FT TO THE AS OF 9 FT. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | BANKFULL |
| 10.0 ft | COULWOOD DRIVE WILL BE FLOODED AT THIS STAGE. |
| 12.0 ft | HOMES NEAR GUM BRANCH ON SECONDARY ROAD 1775...GUM BRANCH ROAD...WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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