Broad River above Sandy Run Ck, 3 SSW Boiling Springs

Last updated: Aug 5, 2025, 8:19 PM UTC
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Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 24.3 - Record Flood Stage. The Broad River has reached the maximum level of record, last achieved on August 16th, 1928.
  • 20 - Major Flood Stage. The Broad River has reached levels similar to those seen in August 1940. Devastating flooding of numerous homes near the river within the Abe's Mountain vicinity is likely underway. Significant and record-level floodwaters are inundating lower elevation trails and picnic areas of the Broad River Greenway.
  • 17.5 - Moderate Flooding continues. The Broad River is approaching levels similar to levels reached on September 9th, 2004 during Hurricane Frances. First-floor flooding of several homes between Abe's Mountain Rd. and the river is possible with residents likely evacuated. Significant floodwaters are inundating lower elevation trails and picnic areas of the Broad River Greenway.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 35.2108, -81.6975
RFC SERFC
State NC
WFO GSP
County Cleveland
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02151500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 23.43 ft on 09-28-2024
2. 15.28 ft on 01-09-2024
3. 11.58 ft on 12-27-2023
4. 18.23 ft on 02-07-2020
5. 11.48 ft on 10-11-2018

Historic Crests

1. 24.30 ft on 08-16-1928
2. 23.43 ft on 09-28-2024
3. 22.10 ft on 08-14-1940
4. 18.23 ft on 02-07-2020
5. 18.23 ft on 10-05-1964

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 658.33 ft
moderate Flooding 652.33 ft
minor Flooding 650.33 ft
action 648.33 ft
Latest Value 641.49 ft
Gauge Zero 638.33 ft

Gauge Photos

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looking downstream

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Level (Ensemble) Hydrographs
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels Over the Next 10 Days
Hydrologic Ensemble Forecast Service (HEFS) North American Ensemble Forecast System (NAEFS) Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS)
SREF Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: The hydrograph at the top of the page is the official NWS forecast for this location based on 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. The ensemble hydrographs shown here are used to assess the range of possible river levels and likelihood of river flooding over the next 10 days using dozens of model-derived, 10-day rainfall forecasts.

See the Product Description Document link for more information on the Meteorological Model-based Ensemble Forecasting System (MMEFS) which produces the ensemble hydrographs above.

Clicking on each ensemble hydrograph enlarges the graph and takes you to the MMEFS website for additional guidance.

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WFO Information

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Greenville-Spartanburg
1549 GSP Drive
Greer, SC 29651
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