Middle Tyger River near Lyman
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 22.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 24.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 28.0 ft; major flooding begins at 30.0 ft.
| Action stage | 22.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 28.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 30.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.2 ft on Jul 8, 2005 (historic crest)
- 6.8 ft on Sep 8, 2004 (historic crest)
- 6.6 ft on Mar 20, 2003 (historic crest)
- 6.4 ft on Jan 25, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.5 ft | 3.5 INCH IN 6 HOURS CAUSED A 2 FT RISE HERE... IN DROUGHT |
|---|---|
| 24.0 ft | SPRINGFIELD TYGER RIVER COMPLEX UPSTREAM ABOVE DAM WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 25.0 ft | LYMAN WASTE TREATMENT PLANT WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 26.0 ft | RIVER OVERTOPS BRIDGE ON GROCE ROAD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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