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
15 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.5 ft
APPROACHS TO HIGHWAY 76 BRIDGE MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD.
12 ft
ONE BUILDING SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 76 AND THE RIVER MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD.
10 ft
SECONDARY ROAD ALONG RIVER BEGINS TO FLOOD. THIS GAGE ALONG WITH THE WARE SHOALS GAGE MAY GIVE YOU AN INDICATION OF POSSIBLE FLOODING IN THE CITY OF LAURENS.
6 ft
6 INCHES IN 12 OR MORE HOURS WILL CAUSE FLOODING OF HOMES AND LAURENS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER WILL FLOOD.
3 ft
3 INCHES IN 6 HOURS CAUSED NO FLOODING PROBLEMS.
1.76 ft
1.76 INCHS IN 2 HOURS DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING....RIVER ROSE ABOUT 2 FT
1.25 ft
1.25 DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING
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 | 8.31 ft | 2,900 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1998 | 6.4 ft | 1,890 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2004 | 6.39 ft | 1,890 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SRCS1
River
South Rabon Creek
County
Laurens, SC
Coordinates
34.5200°N, 82.1572°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Rabon Creek near Gray Court?
The South Rabon Creek near Gray Court gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02165200) 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 South Rabon Creek near Gray Court?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Rabon Creek near Gray Court is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Rabon Creek rises?
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Where is the South Rabon Creek near Gray Court gauge located?
The gauge is located in Laurens County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.5200°N, 82.1572°W. USGS site number: 02165200. 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