Major Flood
18 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
HOMES ON EDWARDS ROAD WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED.
10 ft
APPROACHES TO DEVENGER ROAD AND THE GOLF COURSE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. WATER WILL APPROACH BOTTOM OF SCOTTSWOOD RD BRIDGE (AT GAGE SITE). 10 YEAR FLOOD LEVEL (10% ANNUAL CHC).
8 ft
BRUSHY CREEK WILL BE ABOVE BANKFULL AND WILL APPROACH THE BOTTOM OF BRIDGE AT BOILING SPRINGS ROAD NORTH OF PHILLIPS ROAD.
2.25 ft
A GENERAL RAIN OF 2.25 IN 3 HOURS WILL TAKE THE RIVER UP FROM 1.5 FT TO 5.0 FT (8.8 FT).
1 ft
1 INCH IN 6 HRS TOOK RIVER UP TO 3.5 FT
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 26, 1995 | 14.1 ft | — |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 13.41 ft | 3,378 cfs |
| Jul 6, 2005 | 12.05 ft | 2,470 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BRSS1
River
Brushy Creek
County
Greenville, SC
Coordinates
34.8833°N, 82.3014°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brushy Creek near Old Spartanburg Rd?
The Brushy Creek near Old Spartanburg Rd gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02160325) 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 near Old Spartanburg Rd?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brushy Creek near Old Spartanburg Rd is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Brushy Creek rises?
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Where is the Brushy Creek near Old Spartanburg Rd gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greenville County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.8833°N, 82.3014°W. USGS site number: 02160325. 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