Broad River at Shelby Hwy (SC 18), 4 W Blacksburg
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cherokee County, South Carolina on the Broad River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02153200, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
25 ft
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
19,100 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Major Flooding continues. The Broad River may be reaching the Highway 18 bridge adjacent to the streamgauge site.
25 ft
Major Flood Stage. Record flooding is ongoing.
24 ft
Moderate Flooding continues. The Broad River may be significantly restricting operations at Lockhart Dam and may be overtopping Cherokee Falls Dam.
22 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Floodwaters are approaching the Gaston Shoals powerhouse and extensive flooding of the adjacent parking lot and fishing access is ongoing. The Broad River is at levels similar to those that occurred in September 2004 due to Hurricane Frances.
20 ft
Minor Flooding continues. The Cherokee Falls Hydro Project operations may be impacted by excessively high flows. Floodwaters may be impacting access to the Cherokee Falls powerhouse and inundating residential yards adjacent to the river.
19.5 ft
Minor Flooding continues. Several secondary roads near the river may be inundated.
18 ft
Minor Flooding continues. The Broad River may be approaching Wolf Den Rd. Floodwaters may be inundating Little Hope Rd. and River Rd.
16 ft
Minor Flood Stage. The Broad River may be flooding River Rd. and Little Hope Rd. near US 29. Farmland flooding is continuing adjacent to the river.
15 ft
Action Stage Flooding continues. The Broad River may be approaching River Rd. and Little Hope Rd. near US 29. Adjacent farmland and low-lying area flooding is continuing.
14 ft
Action Stage Flooding continues. At this level, minor flooding of low-lying farmland along the river may be ongoing. Areas along Buffalo Breek may be beginning to flood due to backwater effects.
13 ft
Action Stage. The Broad River may be overflowing its banks and flooding adjacent low-lying areas.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2024 | 26.23 ft | 74,700 cfs |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 26.23 ft | 74,700 cfs |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 24.18 ft | 52,422 cfs |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 24.18 ft | 52,422 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 21.92 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Broad River at Shelby Hwy (SC 18), 4 W Blacksburg?
The Broad River at Shelby Hwy (SC 18), 4 W Blacksburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02153200) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Broad River at Shelby Hwy (SC 18), 4 W Blacksburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Broad River at Shelby Hwy (SC 18), 4 W Blacksburg is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
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Where is the Broad River at Shelby Hwy (SC 18), 4 W Blacksburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cherokee County, South Carolina at coordinates 35.1240°N, 81.5879°W. USGS site number: 02153200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.