Major Flood
20 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
APPROX HEIGHT OF BOTTOM OF LAKE FOREST DR BRIDGE
15.5 ft
PARTS OF LAKE FOREST ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD ON EITHER SIDE OF BRIDGE OVER LAWSONS FORK CREEK. ONE PRIVATE ROAD TO A HOME WILL ALL SO BE FLOODED.
15 ft
WATER WILL BEGIN TO COVER PARTS OF HEATHWOOD DRIVE AND LAKE FOREST ROAD.
12.5 ft
WATER WILL APPROACH A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY NORTHEAST OF THE RIVER AND PARTS OF HEATHWOOD DRIVE
12 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Lawsons Fork Creek is out of its banks and causing nuisance flooding of adjacent low-lying areas from US 221 to Goldmine Rd. near the Pacolet River confluence.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2020 | 15.14 ft | 5,980 cfs |
| May 6, 2013 | 14.23 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Sep 30, 2015 | 13.76 ft | 2,980 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LAWS1
River
Lawsons Fork Creek
County
Spartanburg, SC
Coordinates
34.9481°N, 81.8689°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lawsons Fork Creek at Spartanburg?
The Lawsons Fork Creek at Spartanburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02156300) 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 Lawsons Fork Creek at Spartanburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lawsons Fork Creek at Spartanburg is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lawsons Fork Creek rises?
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Where is the Lawsons Fork Creek at Spartanburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.9481°N, 81.8689°W. USGS site number: 02156300. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers