Little River at Gordon Street in Laurens
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Laurens County, South Carolina on the Little River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 021671101, 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
16 ft
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extremely rare and catastrophic flooding is developing with disastrous impacts to property. Extraordinary flooding exceeding 6 ft deep is overwhelming low-lying areas and low-water crossings near Little River. Basements and crawl spaces may be completely submerged. First-floor building elevations may be experiencing ruinous flooding greater than 1 ft deep. Travel may be severely restricted with roadway inundation exceeding 3-4 ft, stranding several homes and businesses.
13 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to Little River with considerable impacts to property. Significant flooding reaching 4-6 ft deep is ongoing for low-lying areas and low-water crossings. Campgrounds may be experiencing dangerous inundation up to 2-4 ft deep, capable of moving RVs and other vehicles. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin for first-floor building elevations. Some homes and businesses may be stranded. Significant impacts to travel are likely.
10 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Common, deeper flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Little River is developing with lesser impacts to vulnerable property. More significant floodwaters are beginning to impact low-lying areas, with inundation approximately 2-4 ft deep. Low-water crossings may be inundated with up to 2-3 ft of floodwaters. Campgrounds, secondary roads, and outbuildings may be experiencing flooding up to 1-2 ft deep. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin impacting basements and primary roads.
7 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Common, nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Little River is beginning. Little River Park and Greenway is beginning to flood. Floodwaters are beginning to impact farmland, woodlands, parks, athletic fields, golf courses, greenways, and boat-access areas with up to 2 feet of inundation. Low-water crossings may be inundated with up to 2 feet of floodwater and become impassable. Campgrounds and secondary roads may experience floodwater inundation of up to 1 foot.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little River at Gordon Street in Laurens?
The Little River at Gordon Street in Laurens gauge is maintained by USGS (site 021671101) 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 Little River at Gordon Street in Laurens?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little River at Gordon Street in Laurens is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
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Where is the Little River at Gordon Street in Laurens gauge located?
The gauge is located in Laurens County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.5007°N, 82.0089°W. USGS site number: 021671101. 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
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