Major Flood
24 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
FLOOD STAGE. FLOODING UPSTREAM ALONG HIGHWAY 14 CONTINUES...ESPECIALLY NEAR THE STATE LINE AND NEAR BANNONS RESTAURANT. ALSO BUCK CREEK NORTH OF COOLEY SPRINGS WILL FLOOD SEVERAL BRIDGES.
9.5 ft
ACTION STAGE. HIGHWAY 14 BRIDGE UPSTREAM OF GAGE WILL BE FLOODED. THIS IS A COMMON FLOOD AREA.**** NOTE: THIS BRIDGE WAS REPLACED IN 2011...AND MAY NO LONGER FLOOD AT THIS LEVEL. CURRENT INDICATIONS ARE THAT IT MAY TAKE ANOTHER FT OR 2 TO FLOOD NOW.
8.5 ft
HIGHWAY 14 (LANDRUM RD) WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD CLOSE TO NC/SC STATE LINE. NOTE: THIS BRIDGE WAS REPLACED IN 2011 AND FLOODING MAY NO LONGER OCCUR AT THIS LEVEL.
3 ft
2 TO 3 INCH IN 2 HRS IN HEADWATERS CAUSED A 3 FT RISE HERE.
1.5 ft
1.5 TO 1.85 IN 2 TO 3 HOURS WILL CAUSE A 1.5 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 13, 1940 | 27.13 ft | 12,500 cfs |
| Oct 4, 1964 | 25.6 ft | 11,200 cfs |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 24.27 ft | 10,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FNGS1
River
North Pacolet River
County
Spartanburg, SC
Coordinates
35.1208°N, 81.9861°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Pacolet River near Fingerville?
The North Pacolet River near Fingerville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02154500) 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 North Pacolet River near Fingerville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Pacolet River near Fingerville is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Pacolet River rises?
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Where is the North Pacolet River near Fingerville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina at coordinates 35.1208°N, 81.9861°W. USGS site number: 02154500. 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