Lake Wateree
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 99.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 100.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 102.0 ft; major flooding begins at 105.0 ft.
| Action stage | 99.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 100.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 102.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 105.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 107.0 ft on Oct 3, 1989 (historic crest)
- 106.0 ft on Feb 8, 2020 (historic crest)
- 106.0 ft on Sep 30, 2024 (historic crest)
- 105.4 ft on Jan 1, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 100.4 ft | The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge over Singleton Creek become submerged. |
|---|---|
| 100.5 ft | Several yards and docks in low lying areas around Lake Wateree begin to flood. |
| 102.5 ft | Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded. |
| 103.0 ft | Home owners on low lying property have to move belongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boat launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water. |
| 105.0 ft | Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood. Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore. |
Forecast office: NWS West Columbia · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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