Major Flood
22 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
ONE HOME SOUTH OF LOVE SPRINGS ROAD ON E KING RIDGE MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD.
15 ft
BUILDINGS NEAR THICKETTY CREEK BETTWEEN OVERBROOK ROAD AND LOVE SPRINGS ROAD WILL LIKELY FLOOD.
10 ft
AT THIS STAGE THE APPROACHS TO SHADY GROVE ROAD WILL BE FLOODED DUE TO THICKETTY MOUNTAIN CREEK. THIS CREEK FLOWS INTO THICKETTY CREEK ABOVE THE USGS GAGE SITE.
8 ft
AT THIS LEVEL THE APPROACHS TO SHADY GROVE ROAD ON THICKETTY MOUNTAIN CREEK MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD.
5.4 ft
NO FLOODING AT THIS LEVEL
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2020 | 11 ft | 2,590 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 10.38 ft | 2,280 cfs |
| Jul 31, 2014 | 8.86 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
THYS1
River
Thicketty Creek
County
Cherokee, SC
Coordinates
35.0608°N, 81.7147°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Thicketty Creek near Gaffney?
The Thicketty Creek near Gaffney gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02153700) 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 Thicketty Creek near Gaffney?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Thicketty Creek near Gaffney is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Thicketty Creek rises?
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Where is the Thicketty Creek near Gaffney gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cherokee County, South Carolina at coordinates 35.0608°N, 81.7147°W. USGS site number: 02153700. 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