Tallulah River at MATHIS-TERRORA DAM
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1689.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 1692.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 1694.0 ft; major flooding begins at 1696.0 ft.
| Action stage | 1689.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 1692.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 1694.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 1696.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 1692.9 ft on Jan 1, 1900 (historic crest)
- 1689.8 ft on May 30, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.0 ft | IF 2 GATES ARE OPENED (equivalent to ~1600 cfs) AT THE MATHIS DAM THEN YOU MAY WANT TO ISSUE FLS. PARTS OF SHADY LANE AND MATHIS DAM ROADS WILL BE FLOODED AND JOY ROAD BRIDGE WILL LIKELY BE CLOSED. HIGH WATER EVENT. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | 3 GATES OPENED WILL CAUSE FLOODING ALONG THE TALLULAH RIVER. C |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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