Pacolet River above Cowpens
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.1 ft on May 23, 2003 (historic crest)
- 17.1 ft on Aug 28, 1995 (historic crest)
- 16.6 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 13.5 ft on Jul 8, 2005 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.8 ft | 1.75 BASIN AVERAGE RAINFALL IN 2 HOURS CAUSED THE RIVER TO RISE 4 FT WET GROUND. IF IN A DROUGHT IT WENT FROM 2 FT TO 3.7 FT WITH NO RELEASE FROM DAM.. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | BANKFULL STAGE. |
| 12.0 ft | ACTION STAGE. OLD CONVERSE/CLIFTON MILL NUMBER 1 SITE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD AND WATER FLOWS INTO BACKYARDS OF HOMES ALONG RIVER STREET. |
| 14.0 ft | FLOOD STAGE. RIVER WILL OVERFLOW ITS BANKS AT THE SPARTANBURG WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND WILL ALSO EFFECT THE BRIDGE AT THE PLANT. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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