Major Flood
22 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38.1 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the gaging equipment. Gaging equipment will be destroyed at higher levels.
36.9 ft
Flood water reaches bridge level.
22 ft
Structures near the gage are flooded with about 2 feet of water.
20 ft
Structures a third of a mile northwest of the gage begin flooding.
17 ft
Flood stage, railroad tracks begin to be affected by flood water.
12 ft
Bank full, water begins to flow into the swampy flood plain.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2024 | 17.38 ft | — |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 15.01 ft | — |
| Nov 14, 2008 | 14.57 ft | 1,010 cfs |
About This Gauge
Get Flood Alerts for Horse Creek
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Horse Creek at Clearwater?
The Horse Creek at Clearwater gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02196690) 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 Horse Creek at Clearwater?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Horse Creek at Clearwater is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Horse Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Horse Creek at Clearwater 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 Horse Creek at Clearwater gauge located?
The gauge is located in Aiken County, South Carolina at coordinates 33.4847°N, 81.8972°W. USGS site number: 02196690. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Savannah River at Augusta
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey