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Reedy River above Waterloo
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Laurens County, South Carolina on the Reedy River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 021650905, 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

40 ft

Moderate Flood

35 ft

Minor Flood

30 ft

Action Stage

25 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

40 ft

APPROX HEIGHT OF BOTTOM OF INDIAN MOUND RD BRIDGE.

1 ft

1.0 IN 1 HR CAUSED A 2.5 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
Oct 4, 201517.29 ft6,160 cfs
Oct 4, 201517.29 ft6,160 cfs
Mar 2, 200715.93 ft4,300 cfs
Mar 2, 200715.93 ft4,300 cfs
Jan 25, 201015.56 ft4,560 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

021650905

NWS LID

WRLS1

River

Reedy River

County

Laurens, SC

Coordinates

34.3914°N, 82.1394°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Reedy River above Waterloo?

The Reedy River above Waterloo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 021650905) 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 Reedy River above Waterloo?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Reedy River above Waterloo is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 35 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.

How do I get alerts when Reedy River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Reedy River above Waterloo to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Reedy River above Waterloo gauge located?

The gauge is located in Laurens County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.3914°N, 82.1394°W. USGS site number: 021650905. 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