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SwedenRocky Creek near Wade Hampton water level
River gauge, Rocky Creek, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
Rocky Creek near Wade Hampton is running far below normal at 837.58 ft.
The median for mid-October is 839.33 ft, based on 10 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.74 ft below typical.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 839.33 ft1.74 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 837.70 ft – 839.53 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
Floating and fishing near Rocky Creek near Wade Hampton
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Rocky Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Creek at SC 901 above Great FallsRiver gauge, Rocky Creek | 8.64 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 75 mi |
| Rocky Creek at Great FallsRiver gauge, Rocky Creek | 2.46 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 79 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enoree River at PelhamRiver gauge, Enoree River | 3.83 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Brushy Creek near GreenvilleRiver gauge, Brushy Creek | 1.54 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Reedy River near GreenvilleRiver gauge, Reedy River | 0.64 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| South Tyger River below DuncanRiver gauge, South Tyger River | 4.08 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 9 mi |
| Beaverdam Creek above GreerRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek | 1.25 ft | Very low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Middle Tyger River below Lyman Lake, near GreerRiver gauge, Middle Tyger River | 3.53 ft | Low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Middle Tyger River near LymanRiver gauge, Middle Tyger River | 1.86 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Durbin Creek above Fountain InnRiver gauge, Durbin Creek | 2.21 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
What is a normal level for Rocky Creek near Wade Hampton in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 839.33 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 837.70 ft and 839.53 ft, based on 10 years of records.
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 Rocky Creek near Wade Hampton today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT, the water level was 837.58 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Rocky Creek near Wade Hampton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rocky Creek near Wade Hampton normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:021603273(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.85598, -82.26841(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 | 837.58 ft | 2026-10-16 15:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Rocky Creek near Wade Hampton (usgs:021603273). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/rocky-creek-near-wade-hampton
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