South Pacolet River near Campobello

The past week

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 the S Pacolet 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 the S Pacolet River with considerable impacts to property. High flows capable of disabling vehicles is ongoing at Old Mill Rd and Depot St. Floodwaters several inches deep are flowing over SC 11 near Depot St. 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. The river will reach levels observed on February 6, 2020.

• 10 ft

  Minor Flood Stage. Common, deeper flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to the S Pacolet Rive is developing with lesser impacts to vulnerable property. Floodwaters at least 1 foot deep are inundating Old Mill Rd due to backwater effects along the Motlow Creek tributary. More significant floodwaters are beginning to impact low-lying areas, including farmland, woodlands, parks, and athletic fields with inundation approximately 2-4 ft deep.

• 8 ft

  Action/Advisory Stage. Common, nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to the S Pacolet River is beginning. Old Mill Rd is beginning to flood due to high flow and backwater effects from the adjacent tributary Motlow Creek.

Highest crests on record