Ogeechee River at Midville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.4 ft on Oct 1, 1929 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on Oct 13, 1990 (historic crest)
- 11.0 ft on Jan 1, 1925 (historic crest)
- 10.4 ft on Mar 8, 1929 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | the access road into the River Bluff community in Midville floods. The lower portion of Johnson Road near Herndon is also flooded. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | water reaches the lower portion of Rogers Landing Road. |
| 12.0 ft | water reaches the bottom level of some homes along Rogers Landing Road. |
| 14.4 ft | water approaches the lowest portion of Coleman Lake restaurant. The bottom floor of a home near the Highway 56 overpass in Midville is threatened. |
| 17.7 ft | the Choates gas station and a portion of Highway 56 in Midville flood. Adjacent businesses and warehouses are also affected. |
Forecast office: NWS North Charleston · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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