Major Flood
23 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
No measurements will be available at this level, with the gauge being destroyed between 12 and 13 feet, but houses northeast of the gage site will be flooded.
12 ft
Water flows into the gaging equipment and begins destroying the gaging equipment.
10 ft
2 feet of water flows over the bridge.
8 ft
Flood stage, water begins to overflow bridge near the gage.
5 ft
Water 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2023 | 7.49 ft | 2,007 cfs |
| Sep 11, 1979 | 7.37 ft | 2,340 cfs |
| Mar 15, 2003 | 7.11 ft | 1,270 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BOWS1
River
Cow Castle Creek
County
Orangeburg, SC
Coordinates
33.3788°N, 80.6998°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cow Castle Creek near Bowman?
The Cow Castle Creek near Bowman gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02174250) 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 Cow Castle Creek near Bowman?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cow Castle Creek near Bowman is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cow Castle Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cow Castle Creek near Bowman to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Cow Castle Creek near Bowman gauge located?
The gauge is located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina at coordinates 33.3788°N, 80.6998°W. USGS site number: 02174250. 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 U.S. Geological Survey