Fourpole Creek stream gauge expected to give residents real-time flooding alerts

Fourpole Creek stream gauge expected to give residents real-time flooding alerts

HUNTINGTON — When it rains, many residents along the Fourpole Creek Watershed worry when it will begin to flood. Some even stay up late to watch for rising water.

BridgeBox System Helps Track Flooding in Real Time

CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University and the South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) are working to launch a new system to track floods and monitor water levels in real time. The system uses sensors called BridgeBoxes. These sensors give instant updates during storms and dry weather. They work with the U.S. Geological Survey to give a clear view of flood risks. Each BridgeBox is about 5 inches by 6 inches and is placed on bridges and other stru…