Major Flood
19 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
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.25 ft
WATER WILL TOUCH THE FOUNDATION OF BUILDING NEXT TO THE RIVER GAGE.
14 ft
WATER WILL FLOW ACROSS PARKINS MILL ROAD.
12 ft
WATER WILL AFFECT EQUIPMENT AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT JUST SOUTH OF MAULDIN ROAD BRIDGE.
10 ft
RIVER GETS CLOSER TO BUILDINGS AT GAGE SITE AND ALSO GETS INTO AREAS AROUND THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FURTHER DOWNSTREAM. WATER WILL ALL SO APPROACH PARKINS MILL ROAD.
6.5 ft
RIVER OVER BANKS AND APPROACHING BUILDINGS.
5.8 ft
CREST OF 5.8 FT WILL CAUSE CREST OF 12.4 FT AT SIMS1
5 ft
BANKFULL STAGE....A RISE FROM 0.6 FT TO A CREST OF 5 FT RESULTED IN CREST AT SIMS1 OF 11.3 FT (AS 10 FT)
2 ft
2.0 IN 12 HOUR CAUSED 5.8 FT CREST.
1.2 ft
1.2 IN 1 HR WILL TAKE RIVER UP 1.5 FT
0.8 ft
0.80 IN 2 TO 3 HOURS WILL MAKE THE REEDY RIVER RISE 1.5 FT CRESTS HERE WILL BE A LITTLE LESS THAN THAT AT GRES1 AND WILL BE ABOUT THE SAME TIME.
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 26, 1995 | 11.88 ft | 5,400 cfs |
| Sep 17, 1975 | 11.39 ft | 4,740 cfs |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 11.21 ft | 5,830 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GVLS1
River
Reedy River
County
Greenville, SC
Coordinates
34.8000°N, 82.3651°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Reedy River at Greenville @ I-85?
The Reedy River at Greenville @ I-85 gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02164000) 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 at Greenville @ I-85?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Reedy River at Greenville @ I-85 is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Reedy River rises?
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Where is the Reedy River at Greenville @ I-85 gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greenville County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.8000°N, 82.3651°W. USGS site number: 02164000. 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