Reedy River near Highway 418
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 20.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 26.0 ft; major flooding begins at 30.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 26.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 30.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 23.1 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 21.8 ft on Aug 27, 1995 (historic crest)
- 19.0 ft on Mar 20, 2003 (historic crest)
- 18.6 ft on Sep 16, 2002 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.2 ft | 1.2 INCH JUST NORTH OF AREA WILL CAUSE A 3.5 FT RISE |
|---|---|
| 1.8 ft | GENERAL RAINFALL OF 1.8 INCH IN 12 HOUR OR LESS WILL TAKE RIVER UP TO 10.5 FT. THIS IS ABOUT 6 TO 7 HRS AFTER CREST AT GRES1 AND 2 TO 4 FT HIGHER. |
| 14.5 ft | BANKFULL AT GAGE SITE. MARLER RD NEAR DUNKLIN BRIDGE RD (7.5 MI SSE OF GAGE) WILL FLOOD DUE TO BACKWATER EFFECTS FROM REEDY RIVER. |
| 26.0 ft | FARMLAND ALONG RIVER STARTS TO FLOOD. LIVESTOCK PASTURED ALONG RIVER SHOULD BE MOVED. |
| 27.8 ft | APPROX HEIGHT OF ROADBED ON JENKINS BRIDGE ROAD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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