Lake Thurmond
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 334.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 335.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 336.0 ft; major flooding begins at 338.0 ft.
| Action stage | 334.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 335.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 336.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 338.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 336.5 ft on Apr 11, 1964 (historic crest)
- 336.3 ft on Apr 10, 1964 (historic crest)
- 336.0 ft on Jan 1, 2016 (historic crest)
- 335.7 ft on Apr 9, 1964 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 334.0 ft | Water approaches low lying areas along the shore of Lake Thurmond. |
|---|---|
| 335.0 ft | Flood stage - boat ramps and structures right on the shore line begin to flood. Locations downstream of Clarks Hill Dam are also subject to flooding. |
| 336.0 ft | Some roads in low areas and structures close to the shore of Lake Thurmond are threatened by flood water. |
| 338.0 ft | Roads near Lake Thurmond become flooded with 2 feet of water with some areas being cut off from the main land. Some structures near the lake shore flood. |
| 340.0 ft | Some low lying bridges begin to get inundated around Lloyds Creek and the Little River in South Carolina. |
Forecast office: NWS West Columbia · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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