Seneca River at Keowee Dam
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 100.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 102.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 105.0 ft; major flooding begins at 110.0 ft.
| Action stage | 100.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 102.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 105.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 110.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 100.5 ft on Aug 17, 1994 (historic crest)
- 100.0 ft on Sep 8, 2004 (historic crest)
- 99.9 ft on May 8, 2004 (historic crest)
- 99.5 ft on May 10, 1989 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 100.0 ft | FULL POOL ELEVATION. |
|---|---|
| 102.0 ft | HIGH WATER LEVELS MAY LEAD TO SHORELINE FLOODING. |
| 105.0 ft | DANGEROUS WATER LEVEL. FF WATCH NEEDED FOR POSSIBLE FLOODING DOWNSTREAM. |
| 115.0 ft | FLOODING ALONG SHORELINE WILL BEGIN. BRIDGES THAT WILL NEED TO BE CLOSED ARE HIGHWAY 183, US 76, HWY 93.CREEKS THAT WILL BE EFFECTED ARE OLD LITTLE RIVER AND SENECA CREEK. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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