Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BRCS1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
13.5 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.6 ft
(798.8 ELEV) DRY POCKET ROAD FLOODS...25 YEAR FLOOD (4% ANNUAL CHC)
7.34 ft
(792.6 ELEV) BANKFULL STAGE AT GAGE SITE. 2 YEAR FLOOD (50% ANNUAL CHC)
2.75 ft
2.75 IN ONE HOUR OR 3.0 INCHES IN 90 MIN CAUSED A 6 FT RISE...GENERALLY A FEW FEET ABOVE ACTION STAGE.
2.5 ft
2.5 INCHES IN ONE HOUR CAUSED A 4 FT RISE (DURING A DRY PERIOD)
1.6 ft
1.5 INCH IN ONE HOUR CAUSED A 5.7 FT RISE
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2014 | 11.52 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BRCS1
River
Brushy Creek
County
Greenville, SC
Coordinates
34.8631°N, 82.2508°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brushy Creek at Dry Pocket Rd.?
The Brushy Creek at Dry Pocket Rd. gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Brushy Creek at Dry Pocket Rd.?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brushy Creek at Dry Pocket Rd. is 13.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Brushy Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Brushy Creek at Dry Pocket Rd. to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Brushy Creek at Dry Pocket Rd. gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greenville County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.8631°N, 82.2508°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Greenville County and Woolpert, Inc