Savannah River near Clyo
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 29.7 ft on Oct 6, 1929 (historic crest)
- 26.0 ft on Apr 13, 1936 (historic crest)
- 23.9 ft on Jan 24, 1925 (historic crest)
- 23.6 ft on Mar 11, 1929 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | the back yards of several homes on Tom Goethe Road flood. |
|---|---|
| 13.3 ft | one foot of water covers Tom Goethe Road just after the pavement ends. |
| 14.5 ft | the bottom floor of several riverfront homes along Tom Goethe Road begin to flood. |
| 18.0 ft | several homes off Arrowhead Court near Stokes Bluff Landing are impacted. Also, Sand Hills Road will be inundated and likely impassable. |
| 21.6 ft | one foot of water covers Stokes Bluff Landing Road between River View and Arrowhead Court. Several homes become inaccessible. |
| 22.5 ft | water begins to enter the second floor of some riverfront homes along Tom Goethe Road. |
Forecast office: NWS North Charleston · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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