Paw Creek at Wilkinson Blvd
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.5 ft on Jul 11, 2013 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Jul 23, 2006 (historic crest)
- 10.7 ft on Sep 26, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.5 ft | GENERAL RAIN OF 1.5 IN 24 HOUR PERIOD WILL CAUSE THE CREEK TO RISE TO FROM 2.0 FT TO 8.5 FT. SSHP DID OK. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | 2.5 TO 3.5 INCH BASINWIDE RNFL IN 3 HRS RESULTED IN A RISE FROM 1.5 FT TO 10.5 FT (AS 11 FT) IN 6HR ROSE 6 FT |
| 6.0 ft | RISE IN CREEK FROM BACKWATER EFFECTS FROM HIGH WATER LEVELS AT CWAN7 AND RELEASES FROM GATE OPENINGS. |
| 12.5 ft | AT THIS STAGE THE ROADWAY WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. SOME BUSINESSES MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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