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Wildcat Creek below Rock Hill
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in York County, South Carolina on the Wildcat Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 021473428, 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

20 ft

Moderate Flood

18 ft

Minor Flood

12 ft

Action Stage

10 ft

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

What Floods at Each Level

18 ft

CHURCH NEAR RIVER MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD

13 ft

BRIDGE ON OGDEN ROAD WILL BE OVERTOPPED

9 ft

MCCONNELS HIGHWAY AT WILDCAT CREEK AND SALUDA RD AND HIGHWAY 324 WILL BE FLOODED.

1 ft

1 INCH IN 3 HOUR PERIOD WILL TAKE CREEK UP TO 4.7 OR A 2.5 FT RISE.

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
Mar 20, 200318.61 ft
Mar 20, 200318.61 ft
Apr 12, 201914.93 ft2,040 cfs
Apr 12, 201914.93 ft2,040 cfs
Aug 27, 200814.89 ft

About This Gauge

USGS Site

021473428

NWS LID

WCCS1

River

Wildcat Creek

County

York, SC

Coordinates

34.8893°N, 81.0687°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Wildcat Creek below Rock Hill?

The Wildcat Creek below Rock Hill gauge is maintained by USGS (site 021473428) 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 Wildcat Creek below Rock Hill?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Wildcat Creek below Rock Hill is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.

How do I get alerts when Wildcat Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Wildcat Creek below 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 — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Wildcat Creek below Rock Hill gauge located?

The gauge is located in York County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.8893°N, 81.0687°W. USGS site number: 021473428. 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