Church Creek near West Ashley
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Charleston County, South Carolina on the Church Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BEES1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
7.5 ft
Moderate Flood
6.5 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
At 10 feet, water could impact Bees Ferry Road and the bridge across Church Creek. Widespread and extensive significant flooding of roads and homes will occur across the Church Creek basin including Shadowmoss and surrounding neighborhoods.
7.83 ft
At 7.83 feet, Church Creek will exceed the height reached as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Irma on September 11th, 2017.
7.5 ft
At 7.5 feet, flooding will continue to expand and impact homes along Winners Circle. Numerous homes will likely be flooded within the Church Creek basin including the Shadowmoss neighborhood.
7 ft
At 7 feet, most of Winners Circle will be flooded with portions of the road inundated with 1 to 2 feet of water. Flooding within the Church Creek basin will expand and worsen, with an increasing number of structures impacted, especially in the Shadowmoss neighborhood.
6.5 ft
At 6.5 feet, water will impact Crosstowne Church. As Church Creek continues to rise, water could also impact homes on Wolk Drive and Two Loch Place.
5.5 ft
At 5.5 feet, portions of Winners Circle become covered with water. Also, water begins to approach Crosstowne Church.
5 ft
At 5 feet, Church Creek reaches bankfull.
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 11, 2017 | 7.833 ft | — |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 7.833 ft | — |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 6.9 ft | — |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 6.9 ft | — |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 6.189 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BEES1
River
Church Creek
County
Charleston, SC
Coordinates
32.8300°N, 80.0747°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Church Creek near West Ashley?
The Church Creek near West Ashley gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Church Creek near West Ashley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Church Creek near West Ashley is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.5 feet, and major flooding at 7.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Church Creek rises?
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Where is the Church Creek near West Ashley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Charleston County, South Carolina at coordinates 32.8300°N, 80.0747°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the City of Charleston and Woolpert