Broad River near Blacksburg, SC
Is Broad River near Blacksburg, SC flooding right now?
Broad River near Blacksburg, SC measured 3.25 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.8 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.25 ft
Streamflow
948 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.23 ft on Sat, Sep 28, 2024.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 18.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 21.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.23 ft | 2024-09-28 |
| 24.18 ft | 2020-02-07 |
| 21.92 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 21.12 ft | 2024-01-10 |
| 21.06 ft | 2003-03-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek near Blacksburg, SC | 2.1 mi | Cherokee County |
| Broad River near Gaffney, SC | 2.6 mi | Cherokee County |
| Broad River below Cherokee Falls, SC | 6.1 mi | Cherokee County |
| Thicketty Creek at Cnty Road 42 near Gaffney, SC | 8.3 mi | Cherokee County |
| Broad River below Ninetynine Island Reservoir, SC | 8.4 mi | Cherokee County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.