Rivers in South Carolina
Reedy River at Westfield St
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 18.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 12.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 21.40 ftA RECORD SETTING FLOOD WILL OCCUR.
- 18.50 ftHOMES AND BUSINESSES ALONG THE RIVER IN GREENVILLE AND BEREA WILL HAVE MAJOR FLOOD DAMAGE.
- 15.00 ftHUDSON STREET WILL BE FLOODED...AND SOME EVACUATIONS NEAR THE HUDSON STREET BRIDGE WILL BE NECESSARY.
- 13.00 ftBUILDINGS AND HOMES ALONG THE RIVER NEAR THE WESTFIELD STREET BRIDGE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. NORTH AND UPSTREAM OF THE GAGE...HOMES AND OTHER BUILDINGS ALONG LONG BRANCH CREEK...OFF LIONS CLUB ROAD IN BEREA...WILL BE FLOODED.
- 12.00 ftModerate Flood Stage. Significant inundation greater than 12-18" is likely at the Hudson St bridge and along sections of the Swamp Rabbit Trail especially from W Washington St to Falls Park to Cleveland Park. An elevated building adjacent to the gauge site on Westfield St. is experiencing flooding below the main floor. The Reedy River is beginning to flood Westfield St, forcing closure. Significant flooding of parking lots and walkways along the Reedy River between Academy St and Reedy Falls is likely.
- 11.00 ftMinor Flooding continues. Significant flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to and including the Swamp Rabbit Trail is ongoing. Hudson St. flooding begins. Flooding along the Reedy River near the Peace Center and Japanese Dogwood Ln is beginning. Cleveland Park flooding is ongoing due to backwater effects along Richland Creek including inundation up to 12" deep along Lakehurst St. Backwater effects along Long Branch Creek may be affecting adjacent low-lying areas including near Westside Park and Lily St.
- 10.00 ftMinor Flood Stage. Closure of portions of the Swamp Rabbit Trail continue, especially near the River St underpass. Cleveland Park and Lakehurst St are closed due to backwater flooding along Richland Creek. Floodwaters are approaching Hudson St. Backwater effects along Long Branch may be causing flooding of adjacent low-lying areas, including near Lily St and Westside Park. Heavy rainfall over Brushy Creek in W Greenville has likely forced evacuation of a mobile home on Ross St.
- 9.00 ftAction/Advisory flooding continues. Flooding of low-lying areas along the Swamp Rabbit Trail is ongoing. If Reedy River rises are due to heavy rainfall over Berea and downtown Greenville, flooding along Richland Creek is either ongoing or already occurred, forcing closure of Cleveland Park. Heavy rainfall over Berea will cause flooding of W Blue Ridge Dr near Arch St due to poor drainage. Flooding of a mobile home's yard at Brushy Creek on Ross St is also possible forcing evacuation.
- 8.00 ftAction/Advisory Stage. The Reedy River is beginning to exceed bankfull in a few locations along the Swamp Rabbit Trail with flooding of adjacent low-lying areas imminent.
Crest history
53 crests on NOAA’s list since 1908.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 25, 1908 | 21.40 ft |
| 2 | July 29, 2004 | 19.20 ft |
| 3 | October 26, 1918 | 16.90 ft |
| 4 | August 16, 1928 | 16.90 ft |
| 5 | August 27, 1995 | 16.57 ft |
| 6 | April 7, 1936 | 16.40 ft |
| 7 | October 7, 1949 | 16.10 ft |
| 8 | March 6, 1963 | 15.60 ft |
| 9 | September 8, 2004 | 15.56 ft |
| 10 | February 7, 2020 | 13.78 ft |
| 11 | September 18, 1975 | 13.30 ft |
| 12 | August 7, 1978 | 12.90 ft |
| 13 | December 8, 1999 | 12.09 ft |
| 14 | July 8, 2005 | 12.05 ft |
| 15 | September 19, 1969 | 12.00 ft |
| 16 | July 4, 1984 | 12.00 ft |
| 17 | October 7, 1976 | 11.80 ft |
| 18 | March 30, 1977 | 11.63 ft |
| 19 | March 17, 1990 | 11.58 ft |
| 20 | March 1, 1987 | 11.05 ft |
| 21 | August 17, 1994 | 10.95 ft |
| 22 | August 10, 2014 | 10.81 ft |
| 23 | August 17, 1985 | 10.75 ft |
| 24 | June 21, 1972 | 10.70 ft |
| 25 | January 25, 2010 | 10.42 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 7, 2020: 13.78 ft
- December 24, 2015: 10.32 ft
- October 4, 2015: 9.20 ft
- August 10, 2014: 10.81 ft
- May 6, 2013: 9.00 ft
- January 31, 2013: 9.26 ft
- January 17, 2013: 9.59 ft
- July 31, 2012: 9.18 ft
- August 14, 2010: 9.10 ft
- June 16, 2010: 9.01 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.