Rivers in South Carolina
Lake Thurmond
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 338.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 336.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 335.00 ft |
| Action | 334.00 ft |
- 340.00 ftSome low lying bridges begin to get inundated around Lloyds Creek and the Little River in South Carolina.
- 338.00 ftRoads 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.
- 336.00 ftSome roads in low areas and structures close to the shore of Lake Thurmond are threatened by flood water.
- 335.00 ftFlood stage - boat ramps and structures right on the shore line begin to flood. Locations downstream of Clarks Hill Dam are also subject to flooding.
- 334.00 ftWater approaches low lying areas along the shore of Lake Thurmond.
Crest history
12 crests on NOAA’s list since 1964.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 11, 1964 | 336.46 ft |
| 2 | April 10, 1964 | 336.31 ft |
| 3 | January 1, 2016 | 336.03 ft |
| 4 | April 9, 1964 | 335.73 ft |
| 5 | February 7, 1998 | 335.45 ft |
| 6 | May 6, 1964 | 335.41 ft |
| 7 | March 30, 1964 | 335.38 ft |
| 8 | February 6, 1998 | 335.37 ft |
| 9 | March 29, 1964 | 335.31 ft |
| 10 | March 7, 1971 | 335.28 ft |
| 11 | April 12, 1964 | 335.20 ft |
| 12 | May 5, 1964 | 335.12 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 1, 2016: 336.03 ft
- February 7, 1998: 335.45 ft
- February 6, 1998: 335.37 ft
- March 7, 1971: 335.28 ft
- May 6, 1964: 335.41 ft
- May 5, 1964: 335.12 ft
- April 12, 1964: 335.20 ft
- April 11, 1964: 336.46 ft
- April 10, 1964: 336.31 ft
- April 9, 1964: 335.73 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.