Major Flood
11 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
11 ft
At 11 feet, widespread damaging flooding occurs along Ireland Creek as water enters numerous homes and businesses.
10 ft
At 10 feet, water begins to approach and enter businesses along Ivanhoe Road between Forest Hills Road and Lands End Road. Flood waters around the homes on Ireland Creek Drive deepens and water will rise up to the top step of the porches of the homes.
9.5 ft
At 9.5 feet, Ivanhoe Road and Ireland Creek Drive become impassable and Sweat Street begins to flood from around the curve to N Jefferies Boulevard. Also, water begins to surround the homes located off of Ireland Creek Drive.
9 ft
At 9 feet, minor flooding impacts expand around Ireland Creek. The flooding of Ireland Creek Drive worsens and the intersection of Ireland Creek Drive and Dowling Avenue begins to flood as well. Ivanhoe Road becomes completely inundated near the shopping center and water covers a large portion of the shopping center parking lot.
8 ft
At 8 feet, minor flooding begins along Ireland Creek. Water will begin to impact Ivanhoe Road along the shopping center parking lot as well as Ireland Creek Drive near the homes between Dowling Avenue and Forest Hills Road.
7 ft
At 7 feet, Ireland 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | 10.71 ft | — |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 10.51 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 8.47 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WICS1
River
Ireland Creek
County
Colleton, SC
Coordinates
32.9083°N, 80.6675°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ireland Creek at Walterboro?
The Ireland Creek at Walterboro gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02175100) 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 Ireland Creek at Walterboro?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ireland Creek at Walterboro is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ireland Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Ireland Creek at Walterboro 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 Ireland Creek at Walterboro gauge located?
The gauge is located in Colleton County, South Carolina at coordinates 32.9083°N, 80.6675°W. USGS site number: 02175100. 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