BlockBrandon, South Carolina
14 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1935 and the latest in 1991. It stands in the Greenville census division. It lies in ZIP code area 29611. It stands on Long Branch. The Survey maps it on the Greenville quadrangle.
On record in Brandon
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register within a mile 4 records
The National Register names another town for these. They stand within one mile of this settlement's coordinate.
Brandon Milllisted 2014 · 0.2 miles away
Triangle Buildinglisted 2022 · 0.4 miles away- Poe Hardware and Supply Companylisted 2021 · 0.4 miles away
- Judson Milllisted 2018 · 0.7 miles away
Topographic sheets covering this place
9 surveys from 14 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1935 USGS Greenville quadrangle1:48000
- 1938 USGS Greenville quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1954 USGS Greenville quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1957 USGS Greenville quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1957 USGS Greenville quadrangle1:62500
- 1958 USGS Greenville quadrangle1:250000
- 1983 USGS Greenville quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1984 USGS Greenville quadrangle1:100000
- 1991 USGS Greenville quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
90 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 90 fires within 5 miles of Brandon between 1992 and 2020, burning about 434 acres in total. None started naturally. 8 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 28 |
| Debris and open burning | 26 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 9 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 8 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 7 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 5 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 4 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Other causes | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 September 1999 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 23 September 2005 | Misuse of fire by a minor | under an acre | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 14 September 2009 | Railroad operations and maintenance | 2.0 acres | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 12 September 2009 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 10 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 6 August 1999 | Equipment and vehicle use | 3.0 acres | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 30 August 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 3.0 acres | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
| 28 August 1998 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | South Carolina Forestry Commission | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
7 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 7 workings within 5 miles of Brandon: 2 prospects, 2 producers, 1 occurrence, 1 past producer. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Mica, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Sand, Iron. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgcomb Steel--Greenville, S.C. | Iron, Aluminum | Producer | ||
| Greenville Mine | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Saluda Lake Mine | Sand | Unknown | Sedimentary | |
| Boling Mine | Mica | Past Producer | ||
| C H Ellis Prospect | Mica | Prospect | ||
| G F Fuller Deposit | Mica | Occurrence | ||
| R S Berry Prospect | Mica | Prospect |
Storms near this place
13 since 2010Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Brandon in 13 storm reports between 2010 and 2024: 6 flood, 4 flash flood, 2 thunderstorm wind, 1 heavy rain. The reports record 2 deaths. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2014 | Flash Flood | Brandon | 2 killed, $1,500,000 | Three to six inches of rain falling in a couple of hours caused an extreme urban flash flood and stream flooding event in the Greenville metro area. The flooding initially began on the east side of the city in the Haywood Rd/downtown airport area, where several cars were stalled in deep, rushing water due to an overflowing culvert on Byrdland Dr (3 E Downtown). A 39-year-old man and 36-year-old woman who abandoned their vehicles to seek higher ground drowned after being swept into the fast-moving water and nearby culvert which drained into Laurel Creek. A tributary of Richland Creek flooded several dozen apartment homes along Villa Rd between Pleasantburg Dr and Pelham Rd (2.5 ENE Downtown). The most severe flooding occurred on the east side of downtown, near the Stone Ave/I-385 intersection, due to a combination of Richland Creek overflowing its banks by several feet and major urban flooding. Multiple vehicles were stalled in high water in this area. The high water caused a gas leak and explosion at a restaurant on Stone Ave, causing significant damage to the exterior of the building. Richland Creek and the Reedy River overflowed their banks and flooded much of Cleveland Park, which remained closed for two days. This was the worst flooding along this portion of the Reedy in almost 10 years. Additionally, a small tributary of Langston Creek flooded the intersection of Langston Dr and Highway 276 (3 NNW Downtown). Finally, Rocky Creek, or a culvert draining into Rocky Creek overflowed along I-85 near the Pelham Rd exit (7 E Downtown), sending water over the southbound lane and forcing closure of the interstate for several hours. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brandon | $50,000 | NWS employee reported a few trees uprooted, numerous large tree limbs snapped, and some power lines blown down, and minor structural damage along the Augusta St corridor in south Greenville. |
| August 2014 | Flood | Brandon | $50,000 | Although the torrential rainfall ended across the Greenville area by midnight, flooding continued in the Reedy River basin near downtown through the night. The stream gauge near Westfield St did not fall below the established flood stage until late morning on the 11th. The main impact was to Cleveland Park, which remained closed due to damage for two days after the flood water receded. |
| January 2024 | Flood | Brandon | $10,000 | Although heavy rain ended across Greenville County during the late afternoon, runoff from the earlier rainfall continued to result on elevated stream levels and inundation of some roads throughout central and southern Greenville County into the evening. This included the Reedy River basin, where minor flooding persisted between Greenville and Simpsonville. Some damage to boardwalks and bridges occurred in Conestee Nature Preserve. |
| July 2014 | Flash Flood | Brandon | $5,000 | Media reported flash flooding developed along a low portion of Richland Creek near downtown Greenville after 4 to 7 inches of rain fell in the hour over about a 6 hour period. The main impact was to Cleveland Park, which had to be closed for a while due to high water. |
| November 2018 | Flood | Brandon | $2,000 | Stream gauges on the Reedy River in Greenville and on the Enoree River and Brushy Creek on the Eastside exceeded their established flood stages after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell within these basins throughout the 14th into the morning hours of the 15th. Cleveland Park was flooded in downtown Greenville, along with some side roads downtown that were impacted by small tributaries. LOw lying areas and a portion of Devenger Rd was were flooded along Brushy Creek, while several roads near the Enoree River or its tributaries flooded as well. |
| November 2015 | Flood | Brandon | $1,000 | After more than 3 inches of rain fell in about 36 hours, with much of that falling on the morning of the 2nd, county comms reported Boiling Springs Rd and Sugar Creek Rd were closed, possibly due to flooding along Brushy Creek. Also, two stream gauges on the Reedy River in downtown Greenville rose above the established flood stage, indicating flooding of Cleveland Park. |
| December 2015 | Flood | Brandon | $500 | After around 2 inches of rain fell in the Greenville area in about 24 hours, minor flooding developed along the Reedy River near downtown. A stream gauge on the river at Westfield St exceeded established flood stage, indicating flooding of Cleveland Park. |
| April 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Brandon | - | NWS storm survey found a small area of downburst damage along Bennett St between East Park Ave and East Earle St in downtown Greenville. Damage was limited to multiple uprooted trees and downed power lines. |
| January 2013 | Flash Flood | Brandon | - | Cleveland Park was flooded and closed by the Reedy River. |
| July 2012 | Flash Flood | Brandon | - | The Reedy River flooded Cleveland Park with around 2 feet of water. One person was rescued from the Reedy near Partridge Lane which is in the immediate vicinity of the park. |
| May 2010 | Heavy Rain | Brandon | - | Heavy rainfall caused the Reedy River to crest over 9 feet in downtown Greenville. This resulted in minor flooding of Cleveland Park. |
| February 2010 | Flood | Brandon | - | The Reedy River exceeded established flood stage in downtown Greenville during the early afternoon, flooding portions of Cleveland Park. |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Greenville | 0.3 miles | 14 | |
| Woodside | 0.6 miles | 14 | |
| Mountain View Homes | 0.7 miles | 14 | |
| Westville | 0.7 miles | 14 | |
| Mansfield Park | 0.8 miles | 14 | |
| Poinsett | 0.9 miles | 14 | |
| Judson | 0.9 miles | 14 | |
| Lockwood Heights | 1.0 miles | 14 |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 1231962. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.