Fishing Creek at Highway 5 below York
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in York County, South Carolina on the Fishing Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 021473415, 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
21 ft
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Major Flooding continues. Inundation of the Fishing Creek bridge on SC 5 is beginning, forcing closure. The bottom of the bridge deck is reached at 22.898 ft.
22 ft
Major Flooding continues. Fishing Creek is approaching the SC 5 bridge, possibly forcing closure. Fishing Creek is approaching the radar sensor at the USGS gaging station, disabling stage measurements. The Fishing Creek bridge on Old York Rd is likely being overtopped. Significant flooding of Holland Rd is likely.
21 ft
Major Flood Stage. Fishing Creek is approaching the SC 5 bridge. Extensive and significant flooding of adjacent farmland is ongoing. Significant structural and road impacts are likely.
19 ft
Moderate Flooding continues. Fishing Creek is approaching the bottom of the Old York Rd bridge. Closure is imminent.
13 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Significant farmland flooding is beginning. This level approximately represents the 10% annual chance of exceedance.
10 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Fishing Creek is beginning to exceeds its banks, causing nuisance flooding of adjacent farmland, woodland, and other low-lying areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2019 | 11.37 ft | — |
| Apr 13, 2019 | 11.37 ft | — |
| Dec 24, 2009 | 10.63 ft | — |
| Apr 18, 2015 | 10.63 ft | — |
| Apr 18, 2015 | 10.63 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fishing Creek at Highway 5 below York?
The Fishing Creek at Highway 5 below York gauge is maintained by USGS (site 021473415) 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 Fishing Creek at Highway 5 below York?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fishing Creek at Highway 5 below York is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fishing Creek rises?
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Where is the Fishing Creek at Highway 5 below York gauge located?
The gauge is located in York County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.9750°N, 81.1800°W. USGS site number: 021473415. 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