Major Flood
118 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
112 ft
Minor Flood
108 ft
Action Stage
104 ft
What Floods at Each Level
121.5 ft
A FEW HOMES ALONG SHORELINE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
111.9 ft
HIGHWAY SR 211 BRIDGE WILL LIKELY NEED TO BE SHUT DOWN. HIGH WATER WILL OCCUR ON MUD KINGS BRANCH AND GUYONMORE DUE TO BACKWATER EFFECTS
105 ft
CHEROKEE FORD COMPLEX ACESS ROAD DOWNSTREAM OF DAM WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED DUE TO BACKWATER EFFECTS ON PEOPLES CREEK.
104 ft
A SMALL PART OF NINETY 9 FERRY ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. FARM LAND ALONG THE RIVER WILL BE FLOODED. FLS NEEDED
102.5 ft
WATER GET HIGH ENOUGH TO OVERFLOW BANKS INTO FARMLAND.
101 ft
NO HOMES OR OTHER AREAS AFFECTED.
100 ft
FULL POOL NO FLOODING AT THIS POINT.
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 | 108.41 ft | — |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 107.59 ft | — |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 107.29 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NNRS1
River
Broad River in NC/SC
County
Cherokee, SC
Coordinates
35.0317°N, 81.4936°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Broad River in NC/SC at Ninety Nine Islands Dam?
The Broad River in NC/SC at Ninety Nine Islands Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02153550) 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 in NC/SC at Ninety Nine Islands Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Broad River in NC/SC at Ninety Nine Islands Dam is 108 feet. Action stage begins at 104 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 112 feet, and major flooding at 118 feet.
How do I get alerts when Broad River in NC/SC rises?
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Where is the Broad River in NC/SC at Ninety Nine Islands Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cherokee County, South Carolina at coordinates 35.0317°N, 81.4936°W. USGS site number: 02153550. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey