Lake Marion near Pineville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 76.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 77.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 77.1 ft; major flooding begins at 77.5 ft.
| Action stage | 76.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 77.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 77.1 ft |
| Major flooding | 77.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 76.8 ft on Dec 19, 2009 (historic crest)
- 76.7 ft on Dec 15, 2009 (historic crest)
- 76.6 ft on Dec 25, 2009 (historic crest)
- 76.6 ft on Feb 17, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 76.0 ft | Swamps in the upper reaches of Lake Marion begin to fill. |
|---|---|
| 76.8 ft | Full pool |
| 77.0 ft | Flood stage - areas and beaches on Lake Marion begin to flood. |
| 77.1 ft | Flood water approaches roads nearest the lake. |
| 77.5 ft | Structures on the shore of Lake Marion and low lying islands are threaten by flood water. |
Forecast office: NWS West Columbia · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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