Major Flood
20 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
SOME HOMES NEAR THE CREEK WILL HAVE WATER IN THEM.
15 ft
BRIDGE ON YORK HIGHWAY ALSO KNOWN AS WEST MAIN STREET NEAR YORK WILL BE OVERTOPPED.
13 ft
WATER WILL BE UP TO THE BOTTOM OF BRIDGE ON THE YORK HIGHWAY WHICH IS ALSO NAMES WEST MAIN STREET NEAR YORK.
10 ft
APPROACHES TO WEST MAIN/YORK HWY BRIDGE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
2 ft
GENERAL RAIN OF 1.5 TO 2 IN 3 HOURS CAUSED A 3.5 FT RISE IN THE CREEK (DROUGHT)
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 | 11.1 ft | 370 cfs |
| Aug 27, 2008 | 10.85 ft | 500 cfs |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 10.61 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TOLS1
River
Tools Fork Creek
County
York, SC
Coordinates
34.9565°N, 81.1062°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tools Fork Creek near Rock Hill?
The Tools Fork Creek near Rock Hill gauge is maintained by USGS (site 021473426) 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 Tools Fork Creek near Rock Hill?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tools Fork Creek near Rock Hill is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tools Fork Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tools Fork Creek near Rock Hill 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 Tools Fork Creek near Rock Hill gauge located?
The gauge is located in York County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.9565°N, 81.1062°W. USGS site number: 021473426. 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