Savannah River at Lake Hartwell
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 663.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 665.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 670.0 ft; major flooding begins at 680.0 ft.
| Action stage | 663.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 665.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 670.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 680.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 665.5 ft on Apr 8, 1964 (historic crest)
- 665.0 ft on Jul 9, 2013 (historic crest)
- 664.9 ft on Jan 5, 2016 (historic crest)
- 664.8 ft on Apr 8, 1994 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 660.0 ft | NORMAL FULL POOL ELEVATION. GAGE LOCATED NEAR BOAT LANDING IN RIVER FORKS RECREATION AREA. |
|---|---|
| 663.0 ft | AT THIS STAGE WATER STARTS TO FLOOD LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORELINE AND LOCAL CREEKS START TO GET WATER BACKING UP INTO THEM. |
| 665.0 ft | CREEKS THAT DRAIN INTO THE LAKE WILL BE EFFECTED BY BACKWATER. FLOATING FACLILITES ON THE LAKE AND ALONG THE BANKS OF THE LAKE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 670.0 ft | ISLANDS ABOVE AND BELOW THE DAM WILL BECOME PARTIALLY COVERED. |
| 675.0 ft | SOME CAMPGROUNDS ON ISLANDS ON THE LAKE MAY BE AFFECTED. |
| 680.0 ft | HOMES ON THE LAKE AND ON RIVERS THAT FEED INTO THE LAKE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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