BROAD RIVER AT ALSTON, SC
Is BROAD RIVER AT ALSTON, SC flooding right now?
No — BROAD RIVER AT ALSTON, SC is at 3.97 ft, 16.0 ft below its 20 ft flood stage, as of 17 min ago.
Gauge height
3.97 ft
Streamflow
2,070 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.48 ft on Mon, Sep 30, 2024.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11.5 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 16.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 21.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 26.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.48 ft | 2024-09-30 |
| 29.02 ft | 1903-06-07 |
| 27.99 ft | 2020-02-08 |
| 26.94 ft | 1990-10-14 |
| 26.87 ft | 1990-10-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| BROAD RIVER NEAR JENKINSVILLE, SC | 1.4 mi | Fairfield County |
| LITTLE RIVER AT CLARK BRIDGE RD NR WINNSBORO, SC | 11.2 mi | Fairfield County |
| HELLERS CREEK NR POMARIA, SC | 12.7 mi | Newberry County |
| CEDAR CREEK NEAR BLYTHEWOOD, SC | 12.8 mi | Richland County |
| LAKE MURRAY TAILRACE NEAR COLUMBIA, SC | 14.3 mi | Lexington County |
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