French Quarter Creek near Huger water level

Name: French Quarter Creek near Huger water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, French Quarter Creek, South Carolina, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

7.82ft Down 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT (43 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at French Quarter Creek near Huger, where the gauge shows 7.82 ft.

It is 2.68 ft below the flood stage of 10.50 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.26 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.48 ft – 9.28 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Lowest and highest in 30 days: 5.48 ft – 9.28 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 6.67 ft – 9.01 ft
Highest on record: 16.00 ftOctober 5, 2015

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 10.50 ft.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft: Estimated record level reached during the historic October 1-5, 2015 flood event. Value determined by a NWS survey using a high water mark at a home on French Quarter Creek Road. The event caused major flooding along French Quarter Creek including 3 to 4 feet of water inundating the first level of most homes. Also, deep flood waters covered French Quarter Creek Road making homes in the neighborhood accessible only by boat.
12.50 ft: At 12.5 feet, extensive and significant flooding will occur along French Quarter Creek. The first level of many homes along French Quarter Creek will be inundated with 1 to 2 feet of water. Impacts will be most significant in homes built at ground level. French Quarter Creek Road will be flooded and some sections of the road could be under a foot or more of water, making the road impassable.
11.50 ft: At 11.5 feet, water will begin to enter the first level of some homes along French Quarter Creek. For homes built at ground level, water will likely enter the living space and cause damage. For elevated homes, water will mainly impact garages and any finished lower level spaces. Also, water will reach and start to cover portions of French Quarter Creek Road.
10.50 ft: At 10.5 feet, French Quarter Creek will likely rise above its banks producing minor flooding in yards and on docks at homes located on the creek.
10.00 ft: At 10 feet, French Quarter Creek will reach bankfull.
7.82 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.00 ft	October 5, 2015
2	13.41 ft	August 8, 2024
3	11.06 ft	September 6, 2019
4	10.92 ft	December 24, 2019
5	10.79 ft	December 15, 2018
6	10.71 ft	December 17, 2023
7	10.57 ft	August 31, 2023
8	10.26 ft	November 13, 2020
9	10.24 ft	September 1, 2023
10	10.23 ft	November 13, 2020

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 75° 52° – Wind 14 mph

18 Sun 64° 47° – Wind 13 mph

19 Mon 70° 48° – Wind 10 mph

20 Tue 75° 48° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 74° 51° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 73° 49° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 73° 49° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cooper River above Goose CreekTidal gauge, Cooper River	9.11 ft	Very high	−0.38 ft	3.2 mi
Cooper River at Mobay near N CharlestonTidal gauge, Cooper River	9.89 ft	Very high	−0.38 ft	5.1 mi
Cooper River near Goose CreekTidal gauge, Cooper River	17.60 ft	Very high	−0.29 ft	5.1 mi
Back River at Dupont Intake near KittredgeTidal gauge, Back River	16.92 ft	High	−0.05 ft	6 mi
West Branch Cooper River at Pimlico near Moncks CornerTidal gauge, West Branch Cooper River	12.95 ft	High	−0.22 ft	7 mi
Wando River at Cainhoy below WandoTidal gauge, Wando River	15.12 ft	Very high	−0.46 ft	8 mi
Cooper River at Filbin Creek at North CharlestonTidal gauge, Cooper River	13.51 ft	Very high	−0.64 ft	11 mi
Wando River above Mount PleasantTidal gauge, Wando River	21.27 ft	Very high	−0.21 ft	12 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for French Quarter Creek near Huger?

The official flood stage is 10.50 ft. The level is currently 2.68 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of French Quarter Creek near Huger today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT, the water level was 7.82 ft. Down 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is French Quarter Creek near Huger rising or falling?

Down 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of French Quarter Creek near Huger normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at French Quarter Creek near Huger?

The highest level on record is 16.00 ft on October 5, 2015.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:021720368 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.02850, -79.85411 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	7.82 ft	2026-10-20 19:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: French Quarter Creek near Huger (usgs:021720368). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/french-quarter-creek-near-huger

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer