Stevens Creek near Modoc
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 19.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 29.0 ft; major flooding begins at 35.0 ft.
| Action stage | 17.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 29.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 35.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 43.3 ft on Sep 28, 2024 (historic crest)
- 41.1 ft on Aug 14, 1940 (historic crest)
- 38.9 ft on Aug 31, 1964 (historic crest)
- 37.5 ft on Oct 13, 1990 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 19.0 ft | Farmland along Stevens Creek above the SC-23 bridge near Modoc becomes flooded. |
|---|---|
| 26.0 ft | Low lying and flood prone areas near Martintown Road become flooded. Residents along Stevens Creek in the Riverhills subdivision should take precautions to protect life and property from flood waters. |
| 28.0 ft | The Garrett Road bridge over Stevens Creek below Clarks Hill will flood. |
| 35.0 ft | Briggs Road threatened by flood water. |
| 41.0 ft | Extensive farmland and bottomland along Stevens Creek near Modoc and Clarks Hill become flooded. |
| 54.5 ft | The bridge at SC-23 becomes flooded and traffic must be rerouted. |
Forecast office: NWS West Columbia · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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