Rocky Creek at highway 25/72 near Greenwood
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Greenwood County, South Carolina on the Rocky 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: RYCS1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
19 ft
Moderate Flood
14.5 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
STAGE AT WHICH BRIDGES ON HALTIWANGER...US ROUTEE 25 AND NORTH SIDE DRIVEE WILL BE FLOODED.
11 ft
STAGE AT WHICH SOME OF THE CREEKS THAT DRAIN INTO THIS CREEK WILL LIKELY BEGIN TO FLOOD. Several of the parking lots for Fox Hollow Apartments will be inundated with several inches to as much as 3 feet of water. This will move any parked vehicles in the affected parking lots by several feet or more. Several first floor units for the Fox Hollow Apartments will be inundated with several inches to as much as 1 foot of water.
10 ft
72 BYPASS WILL FLOOD IN LOW AREAS NEAR THE CREEK. Up to one foot of water will inundate the parking lots for the Fox Hollow Apartments. Water will begin to enter several units of the Fox Hollow Apartments.
9 ft
Several inches of water will cover the parking lots for the Fox Hollow Apartments with enough force to move parked vehicles.
8.5 ft
STAGE WATER REACHES BOTTOM OF BRIDGE ON COKESBURY ROAD. Water will begin to flood portions of the parking lots for Fox Hollow Apartments.
4.5 ft
HEAVY RAIN AND A RIVER LEVEL OF 7 FT DID NOT CAUSE SAMPLE CREEK WHICH IS A TRIB TO HEADWATER OF ROCKY CREEK TO FLOOD SAMPLE RD.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2015 | 10.67 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Oct 5, 2015 | 10.67 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Nov 2, 2015 | 8.13 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Nov 2, 2015 | 8.13 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Dec 28, 2013 | 6.95 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
RYCS1
River
Rocky Creek
County
Greenwood, SC
Coordinates
34.2167°N, 82.1689°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rocky Creek at highway 25/72 near Greenwood?
The Rocky Creek at highway 25/72 near Greenwood 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 Rocky Creek at highway 25/72 near Greenwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rocky Creek at highway 25/72 near Greenwood is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14.5 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rocky Creek rises?
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Where is the Rocky Creek at highway 25/72 near Greenwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greenwood County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.2167°N, 82.1689°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.