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Lynches River at Effingham

National Weather Service gauge EFFS1 · South Carolina · Florence County · 34.0514, -79.7542 · USGS 02132000

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.

Action stage11.0 ft
Minor flooding14.0 ft
Moderate flooding16.0 ft
Major flooding18.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

14.0 ftFlooding will affect low lying areas along the river.
15.0 ftFlood waters will affect roads near Effingham and New Hope. North Old Georgetown, Roundtree and Bengause Roads will flood in low lying areas near the river.
15.5 ftFlood waters will affect portions of North Old Georgetown, Roundtree and Bengause Roads near Effingham and New Hope. The roads will be impassable in places.
16.0 ftFlood waters will affect several homes along the river and isolate those residents without boats.
16.5 ftWater will enter some homes along Roundtree Road. Several homes will be isolated along North Old Georgetown, Roundtree, and Bengause Roads near Effingham and New Hope.
17.5 ftExtensive flooding will occur along the river. In addition, flood waters will affect some residential areas up stream near the Sumter County line.
18.0 ftExtensive flooding will occur.
21.0 ftNear record flooding will occur.

Forecast office: NWS Wilmington · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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