Eighteen Mile Creek below Pendleton
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Anderson County, South Carolina on the Eighteen Mile Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02186702, 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
18.5 ft
Moderate Flood
16.5 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
ISSAQUEENNA TRAIL AND BERKELEY DRIVE ON EIGHTEEN MILE CREEK WILL BE FLOODED AND CLARENDON DRIVE NEAR SHADY LANE ON ROCKY CREEK WILL BE FLOODED.
13 ft
WEST QUEEN STREET AND HIGHWAY 28 PENDLETON ROAD NORTH OF PENDLETON WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED.
11.5 ft
AT 11.5 FT THE CREEK WILL BE WITHIN 2 FT OF OVERTOPPING PENDLETON RD (HWY 28) NORTH OF PENDLETON. FLOODING ON BISHOP BRANCH RD AND CENTRAL ROAD WILL BE LIKELY.
10.5 ft
AT 10.5 FT THE CREEK WILL BE AT THE BOTTOM OF BRIDGE ROADWAY ON PENDLETON RD (HWY 28)
3.3 ft
3.3 INCH IN 122 HRS CAUSED THE RIVER TO RISE FROM 3.36 TO 10.24 FT
3 ft
3 INCH IN 3 HOURS CAUSED A DELAYED 6 FT RISE.
2.5 ft
2.5 INCH IN 3 HOURS CAUSED A 4 FT RISE HERE
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2013 | 14.97 ft | — |
| Jul 12, 2013 | 14.97 ft | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 12.93 ft | 2,680 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 12.93 ft | 2,680 cfs |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 12.34 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EMCS1
River
Eighteen Mile Creek
County
Anderson, SC
Coordinates
34.6450°N, 82.8006°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Eighteen Mile Creek below Pendleton?
The Eighteen Mile Creek below Pendleton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02186702) 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 Eighteen Mile Creek below Pendleton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Eighteen Mile Creek below Pendleton is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16.5 feet, and major flooding at 18.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Eighteen Mile Creek rises?
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Where is the Eighteen Mile Creek below Pendleton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Anderson County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.6450°N, 82.8006°W. USGS site number: 02186702. 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