Rocky River near Starr water level
River gauge, Rocky River, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 17.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Rocky River near Starr is at 2.88 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.19 ft below the median of 3.07 ft for mid-October, based on 33 years of readings. It is 17.12 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.94 ft (−0.06 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.68 ft and 4.68 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 33 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.07 ft0.19 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.44 ft – 3.74 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (33 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.94 ft−0.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.68 ft – 4.68 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.68 ft – 5.56 ft
- Highest on record
- 17.70 ftApril 18, 1998
Floating and fishing near Rocky River near Starr
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 17.12 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- APPROACHES TO ROAD WILL BE FLOODED
- 8.50 ft
- RIVER STARTS TO OVER FLOW BANKS INTO FARMLAND AND WOODED SWAMPY AREAS.
- 2.88 ft
- Right now
- 1.30 ft
- 1.30 INCH BASIN AVERAGE WILL CAUSE RIVER TO RISE ARD 2.5 FT
- 0.60 ft
- O.60 INCH IN 3 HOURS (AT HONS1 AND PREVIOUS RAINFALL THE DAY BEFORE) RIVER ROSE 2FT
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.70 ft | April 18, 1998 |
| 2 | 16.63 ft | August 28, 1995 |
| 3 | 16.61 ft | September 27, 2004 |
| 4 | 15.55 ft | March 18, 1990 |
| 5 | 14.50 ft | January 25, 2010 |
| 6 | 13.51 ft | March 21, 2003 |
| 7 | 13.35 ft | December 25, 2015 |
| 8 | 13.11 ft | November 12, 2009 |
| 9 | 12.90 ft | March 28, 2005 |
| 10 | 12.04 ft | March 2, 2007 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Rocky River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky River above Irish Buffalo Creek near Rocky RiverRiver gauge, Rocky River | 1.16 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 132 mi |
| Rocky River near NorwoodRiver gauge, Rocky River | 3.89 ft | High | −0.06 ft | 147 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda River near WilliamstonRiver gauge, Saluda River | 3.83 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 18 mi |
| Hartwell Lake near AndersonLake, Hartwell Lake | 648.97 ft | Very low | −0.12 ft | 18 mi |
| Russell Lake above Calhoun FallsLake, Russell Lake | 473.45 ft | Normal | +0.15 ft | 20 mi |
| Saluda River near Ware ShoalsRiver gauge, Saluda River | 2.05 ft | Normal | −0.60 ft | 20 mi |
| Little River near Mount CarmelRiver gauge, Little River | 2.71 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Eighteenmile Creek below PendletonRiver gauge, Eighteenmile Creek | 3.87 ft | High | −0.06 ft | 22 mi |
| Beaverdam Creek above ElbertonRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek | 1.17 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 23 mi |
| Reedy River above Fork ShoalsRiver gauge, Reedy River | 4.13 ft | Low | −0.06 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Rocky River near Starr compare with last year?
It is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.94 ft.
What is flood stage for the Rocky River near Starr?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 17.12 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Rocky River near Starr in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.07 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.44 ft and 3.74 ft, based on 33 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 River near Starr today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Rocky River near Starr rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.83 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Rocky River near Starr normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 33 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02187910(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.38316, -82.57735(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 | 2.88 ft | 2026-10-19 14:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 17.4 cfs | 2026-10-19 14:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Rocky River near Starr (usgs:02187910). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/rocky-river-near-starr
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