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Inundation Mapping

Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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NOTE: Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations. Reliability of the Forecast: Forecast data shown here are guidance values only. Please refer to your local NWS office. NOTE: Forecasts for the Saluda River near Greenville north of Old Easley Rd are issued routinely year-round.

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Downstream Gauge

Flood Categories (in feet) Major Flood Stage: 15 Moderate Flood Stage: 13 Flood Stage: 9.5 Action Stage: 8 Low Stage (in feet): 0 Historic Crests (1) 19.38 ft on 10/07/1949 (2) 18.14 ft on 10/05/1964 (3) 16.13 ft on 02/07/2020 (4) 15.59 ft on 08/27/1995 (5) 15.43 ft on 06/23/1961 Show More Historic Crests (P): Preliminary values subject to further review. Recent Crests (1) 16.13 ft on 02/07/2020 (2) 6.75 ft on 05/06/2013 (3) 6.42 ft on 05/14/2012 (4) 6.96 ft on 12/01/2010 (5) 9.72 ft on 01/25/2010 Show More Recent Crests (P): Preliminary values subject to further review. Low Water Records (1) 1.66 ft on 02/01/1956 (2) 1.81 ft on 08/12/2008 (3) 1.98 ft on 08/05/2002 For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov. Show FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layers not showing? Why aren't the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers showing on the ESRI Map? Possible reasons: There are no FEMA National Flood Hazard Layers for the location which you are viewing on ESRI Maps. The FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. Note: Your zoom level may have changed. ESRI's zoom levels must be between 14 and 16 to show National Flood Hazard layers.

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15	Major Flood Stage. Devastating, life-threatening inundation of several subdivisions downstream of Saluda Dam is beginning. Floodwaters are beginning to reach the first-floor of several homes and subdivision roads are flooded, stranding many residents. Residents are urged to follow all guidance from Anderson, Greenville, and Pickens counties, actions to protect life should have been completed. Water rescues may be ongoing. Streamlevels are similar to those that occurred on September 9, 2004.
14	Moderate Flood Stage. Significant inundation of outbuildings, basements, and crawl spaces as well as subdivision roads is likely, stranding some residents. Residents next to the river should be completing actions to protect life, are urged to heed all guidance from Anderson, Greenville, and Pickens counties, and be prepared to evacuate to higher ground immediately.
13	Moderate Flood Stage. Significant inundation of adjacent wooded areas and other low-lying areas is increasing downstream of Saluda Dam. Floodwaters may begin inundating outbuildings, basements, and crawl spaces as well as subdivision roads. Residents next to the river should have completed property protection, closely monitor the forecast and guidance from Anderson, Greenville, and Pickens counties, and be prepared to evacuate to higher ground immediately.
9.5	Minor Flood Stage. Inundation of adjacent wooded areas and other low-lying areas is increasing downstream of Saluda Dam. Residents next to the river need to take precautions to protect property in the lowest elevations of their properties and closely monitor the forecast and follow guidance from Pickens and Greenville counties.
8	Action/Advisory Stage. Nuisance inundation of adjacent wooded areas and the lowest elevations of residential yards is ongoing.
7.5	The river may be approaching the lowest elevation of residential yards located on Riverview Circle and Riverview Drive in Greenville County.
6.5	The river may approach the lowest elevations of residential yards in Pickens County on Old Easley Bridge Rd in the 3900 to 4100 block.
Photos (1) staff gage looking downstream (2) areal photo of gage location

About This Location

Latitude: 34.842222° N, Longitude: 82.480833° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84 River Stage Reference Frame Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses NWS stage 0 ft 9.5 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps Vertical Datum Elevation (gauge height = 0) Elevation (gauge height = flood stage) Elevation information source NAVD88 Not Available Not Available Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps NGVD 29 797.48 ft 809.48 ft Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks Other Not Available Not Available   Current/Historical Observations: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Greenville north of Old Easley Rd

Additional Information

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) 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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