Major Flood
338 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
336 ft
Minor Flood
335 ft
Action Stage
334 ft
What Floods at Each Level
340 ft
Some low lying bridges begin to get inundated around Lloyds Creek and the Little River in South Carolina.
338 ft
Roads near Lake Thurmond become flooded with 2 feet of water with some areas being cut off from the main land. Some structures near the lake shore flood.
336 ft
Some roads in low areas and structures close to the shore of Lake Thurmond are threatened by flood water.
335 ft
Flood stage - boat ramps and structures right on the shore line begin to flood. Locations downstream of Clarks Hill Dam are also subject to flooding.
334 ft
Water approaches low lying areas along the shore of Lake Thurmond.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 1964 | 336.46 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 9, 1964 | 336.31 ft | — |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 336.03 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CHDS1
River
Savannah River
County
Mccormick, SC
Coordinates
33.6611°N, 82.2000°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Savannah River at Lake Thurmond?
The Savannah River at Lake Thurmond gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02194501) 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 Savannah River at Lake Thurmond?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Savannah River at Lake Thurmond is 335 feet. Action stage begins at 334 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 336 feet, and major flooding at 338 feet.
How do I get alerts when Savannah River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Savannah River at Lake Thurmond to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Savannah River at Lake Thurmond gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mccormick County, South Carolina at coordinates 33.6611°N, 82.2000°W. USGS site number: 02194501. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.