Big Dutchman Creek at Mt Gallant Rd, 5 NNE Rock Hill
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in York County, South Carolina on the Big Dutchman Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 021459367, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
16 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extremely rare and catastrophic flooding of Big Dutchman Creek may be developing with disastrous impacts to property. Basements and crawl spaces may be completely submerged. First-floor building elevations may be experiencing ruinous flooding greater than 1 ft deep. Travel may be severely restricted with significant roadway inundation, stranding several homes.
14 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to Big Dutchman Creek with considerable impacts to property. Significant flooding reaching 4-6 ft deep is ongoing for low-lying, flood-prone areas. Outbuildings, crawl spaces, and/or basements may be experiencing flooding reaching 2-4 feet deep, especially along Drawbridge Ct and Forrest Hills Cir. Floodwaters may begin inundating Mt Gallant Rd at Hightower Rd with significant impacts to travel developing.
12 ft
Minor flooding continues. Extensive flooding of low-lying, flood-prone areas including farmland, woodlands, wetlands, and residential yards is developing. Inundation of outbuildings off of Drawbridge Ct and Forrest Hills Cir may be ongoing, with depths up to 2 feet.
11 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Common, deeper flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Big Dutchman Creek is developing with lesser impacts to vulnerable property. More significant floodwaters are beginning to impact low-lying areas, including farmland, woodlands, and wetlands, as well as residential yards off of Drawbridge Ct, Forrest Hills Cir and Land Fall Dr, with inundation approximately 2-4 ft deep. Inundation of residential outbuildings adjacent to the creek may be imminent.
9 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Common, nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Big Dutchman Creek is beginning. Floodwaters are beginning to impact farmland, woodlands, and wetlands with up to 2 feet of inundation. The lowest elevations of residential yards off of Drawbridge Ct, Forest Hills Cir, and Land Fall Dr are beginning to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2011 | 12.72 ft | — |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 12.72 ft | — |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 12.19 ft | 2,930 cfs |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 12.19 ft | 2,930 cfs |
| Jul 24, 2014 | 11.7 ft | 2,783 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BDMS1
River
Big Dutchman Creek
County
York, SC
Coordinates
34.9868°N, 81.0083°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Dutchman Creek at Mt Gallant Rd, 5 NNE Rock Hill?
The Big Dutchman Creek at Mt Gallant Rd, 5 NNE Rock Hill gauge is maintained by USGS (site 021459367) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Dutchman Creek at Mt Gallant Rd, 5 NNE Rock Hill?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Dutchman Creek at Mt Gallant Rd, 5 NNE Rock Hill is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
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Where is the Big Dutchman Creek at Mt Gallant Rd, 5 NNE Rock Hill gauge located?
The gauge is located in York County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.9868°N, 81.0083°W. USGS site number: 021459367. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey