Twelve mile creek near Liberty
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.3 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 15.5 ft on Sep 28, 2024 (historic crest)
- 14.8 ft on Jun 27, 2006 (historic crest)
- 13.5 ft on Jan 8, 1998 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.5 ft | 1.5 INCHES IN 2-3 HRS CAUSED A 3 TO 4 FOOT RISE FROM 2.5 FT TO 6.5 FT. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | 3-4 INCH IN 2 HOURS ACROSS BASIN CAUSED 9 FT RISE AND TOOK RIVER ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. |
| 3.3 ft | 3.3 IN 12 HR CAUSED A 5 FT RISE. |
| 7.9 ft | FLEA MARKET NEAR 12 MILE CREEK WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD IN LOW LYING AREAS. |
| 10.0 ft | TRIB TO 12 MILE CREEK WILL LIKELY BE FLOODING PARTS OF CONCORD CHURCH RD. |
| 10.4 ft | PICKENS COUNTY FLEA MARKET WILL BE FLOODED. |
| 11.5 ft | THE PICKENS COUNTY FLEA MARKET WILL BE FLOODED TO A LEVEL OF 3 FEET...5 YR RETURN PERIOD. |
| 13.5 ft | PICKENS COUNTY FLEA MARKET WILL BE FLOODED WITH UP TO 5 FT OF WATER...25 YR RETURN PERIOD. |
| 14.0 ft | RIGGINS BRIDGE ROAD (SSR 22) WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODED BRIDGE. PICKENS COUNTY FLEA MARKET WILL HAVE 5 FT OF WATER IN IT. |
| 15.0 ft | MAW BRIDGE ROAD SSR 337 WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER OVER THE BRIDGE. |
| 16.5 ft | MOST OF THE BRIDGES OVER TWELVE MILE CREEK WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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