Little River near Mt Carmel
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 29.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 30.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 38.0 ft; major flooding begins at 40.0 ft.
| Action stage | 29.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 30.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 38.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 40.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 29.6 ft on Aug 14, 1940 (historic crest)
- 26.5 ft on Aug 27, 1995 (historic crest)
- 23.6 ft on Apr 1, 1973 (historic crest)
- 23.1 ft on Mar 27, 1964 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | ONE INCH IN ONE HOUR CAUSED THE RIVER TO RISE 3 FT TO A CREST OF 6 FT. ONE INCH IN 6 HOURS AT HONS1 (HONEA PATH IFLOWS GAGE) TOOK THE RIVER FROM 3.25 TO 4.79 FT. |
|---|---|
| 2.5 ft | 2.5 IN 12 HRS TOOK RIVER 6.5 FT |
| 10.3 ft | RIVER AT BANKFULL |
| 30.0 ft | BRIDGE WHERE GAGE IS LOCATED WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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