Reedy Creek below I-485 nr Pine Ridge
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.1 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 14.1 ft on Jan 25, 2010 (historic crest)
- 11.6 ft on Dec 22, 2015 (historic crest)
- 11.3 ft on Sep 16, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.7 ft | 1.67 INCH IN 12 HOUR WILL CAUSE RIVER TO RISE FROM 2.31 TO 7.58 OR A 5.27 FT RISE. |
|---|---|
| 2.6 ft | 2.6 INCH IN 1 HOUR IN HEADWATERS WILL TAKE CREEK TO 8.5 TO 9 FT. |
| 4.0 ft | 4 TO 4.5 INCH BASINWIDE 3 HR RAINFALL RESULTED IN A RISE FROM 1.5 FT TO 11.5 FT (AS 13 FT). |
| 13.0 ft | ACTION STAGE - WATER WILL APPROACH REEDY CREEK ROAD AND BASE OF BRIDGE. |
| 15.0 ft | FLOOD STAGE - WATER WILL COVER REEDY CREEK ROAD. |
| 20.0 ft | AT THIS LEVEL WATER WILL APPROACH SOME HOMES. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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