Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Water several feet deep in numerous homes on Creekside Drive, East Black Creek Road, and Crooked Creek Drive.
16 ft
Floodwaters deepen on Creekside Drive, East Black Creek Road, and Crooked Creek Drive. Flood waters spread onto Cyprus Bend Road into the Country Club of South Carolina.
15 ft
Floodwaters enter numerous homes on Creekside Drive, East Black Creek Road and Crooked Creek Drive.
14 ft
Floodwaters surround the majority of homes on East Black Creek Road, Creekside Drive and Crooked Creek Drive and all residents are isolated due to the floodwaters. Water is lapping at the foundations of all ground level homes in these areas.
13.5 ft
Floodwaters begin to affect one mobile home on Creekside Drive and continue to rise in yards.
13 ft
Floodwaters spill over into all yards of residences on Creekside Drive, Crooked Creek Drive and East Black Creek Road. The creek spills over its banks off Highway 327 in the Country Club of South Carolina. Floodwaters affect some yards of residences in the Country Club of South Carolina.
12.5 ft
Floodwaters continue to rise on Creekside Drive and East Black Creek Road with water nearing a few homes. Homes along East Black Creek Road become isolated and residents must use boats to exit the neighborhood.
11.5 ft
Floodwaters spill over into yards of all residences on Creekside Drive.
11 ft
Floodwaters affect Creekside Drive in Quinby. Water begins to get into residents' yards on Creekside Drive and East Black Creek Road.
10.5 ft
Floodwaters begin to affect portions of East Black Creek Road.
10 ft
Flood stage. Creek coming out of its banks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2018 | 17.36 ft | 8,080 cfs |
| Oct 4, 2015 | 16.81 ft | 6,476 cfs |
| Sep 9, 2004 | 16.8 ft | 6,450 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BCRS1
River
Black Creek (SC)
County
Florence, SC
Coordinates
34.2436°N, 79.7450°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black Creek (SC) near Quinby?
The Black Creek (SC) near Quinby gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02130980) 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 Black Creek (SC) near Quinby?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black Creek (SC) near Quinby is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
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Where is the Black Creek (SC) near Quinby gauge located?
The gauge is located in Florence County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.2436°N, 79.7450°W. USGS site number: 02130980. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.