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Rocky River near Starr water level

River gauge, Rocky River, South Carolina, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.88ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
17.4 cfs
10 20 Minor floodstage 20.00 ft Highest onrecord 17.70 ft

History

History
34ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 1934ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
246ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19246ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
2468ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20262468ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
2468ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20262468ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

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

RankLevelDate
117.70 ftApril 18, 1998
216.63 ftAugust 28, 1995
316.61 ftSeptember 27, 2004
415.55 ftMarch 18, 1990
514.50 ftJanuary 25, 2010
613.51 ftMarch 21, 2003
713.35 ftDecember 25, 2015
813.11 ftNovember 12, 2009
912.90 ftMarch 28, 2005
1012.04 ftMarch 2, 2007

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:40 AM Sunset 06:52 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min First quarter 60%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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