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Rocky River SC near Starr
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Anderson County, South Carolina on the Rocky River SC. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02187910, 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

30 ft

Moderate Flood

25 ft

Minor Flood

20 ft

Action Stage

19 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

20 ft

APPROACHES TO ROAD WILL BE FLOODED

8.5 ft

RIVER STARTS TO OVER FLOW BANKS INTO FARMLAND AND WOODED SWAMPY AREAS.

1.3 ft

1.30 INCH BASIN AVERAGE WILL CAUSE RIVER TO RISE ARD 2.5 FT

0.6 ft

O.60 INCH IN 3 HOURS (AT HONS1 AND PREVIOUS RAINFALL THE DAY BEFORE) RIVER ROSE 2FT

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 17, 199817.7 ft6,260 cfs
Apr 17, 199817.7 ft6,260 cfs
Aug 27, 199516.63 ft5,100 cfs
Aug 27, 199516.63 ft5,100 cfs
Sep 26, 200416.61 ft5,080 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

02187910

NWS LID

STRS1

River

Rocky River SC

County

Anderson, SC

Coordinates

34.3831°N, 82.5775°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Rocky River SC near Starr?

The Rocky River SC near Starr gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02187910) 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 River SC near Starr?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Rocky River SC near Starr is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.

How do I get alerts when Rocky River SC rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rocky River SC near Starr to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Rocky River SC near Starr gauge located?

The gauge is located in Anderson County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.3831°N, 82.5775°W. USGS site number: 02187910. 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