Rocky Swamp Creek near Norway water level
River gauge, Rocky Swamp Creek, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Very high for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 10.8 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Rocky Swamp Creek near Norway is well above normal at 5.15 ft.
The median for late October is 4.00 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.15 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 3.61 ft, a difference of +1.54 ft. The record high is 12.33 ft, set on November 7, 2024.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.75 ft and 5.15 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.00 ft1.15 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.66 ft – 4.38 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.61 ft+1.54 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.75 ft – 5.15 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.18 ft – 5.50 ft
- Highest on record
- 12.33 ftNovember 7, 2024
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.33 ft | November 7, 2024 |
| 2 | 8.73 ft | August 7, 2024 |
| 3 | 6.78 ft | April 9, 2023 |
| 4 | 6.48 ft | June 23, 2023 |
| 5 | 6.43 ft | October 12, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Edisto River near DenmarkRiver gauge, South Fork Edisto River | 4.82 ft | Normal | −0.38 ft | 7 mi |
| North Fork Edisto River at Sc394, above NorthRiver gauge, North Fork Edisto River | 7.47 ft | Very low | −0.06 ft | 10 mi |
| South Fork Edisto River near CopeRiver gauge, South Fork Edisto River | 7.81 ft | Normal | −0.18 ft | 12 mi |
| South Fork Edisto River above SpringfieldRiver gauge, South Fork Edisto River | 10.22 ft | Very low | −0.18 ft | 12 mi |
| South Fork Edisto River near BambergRiver gauge, South Fork Edisto River | 7.97 ft | Normal | −0.17 ft | 14 mi |
| Cedar Creek near ThorRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 2.00 ft | Low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Little Salkehatchie River below DenmarkRiver gauge, Little Salkehatchie River | 5.06 ft | Low | +0.13 ft | 15 mi |
| Sunnyside Canal at OrangeburgRiver gauge, Sunnyside Canal | 0.48 ft | Very low | ±0 | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Rocky Swamp Creek near Norway higher than last year?
Yes, it is 1.54 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.61 ft.
What is a normal level for Rocky Swamp Creek near Norway in late October?
The median for late October is 4.00 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.66 ft and 4.38 ft, based on 7 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 Swamp Creek near Norway today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:45 AM EDT, the water level was 5.15 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Rocky Swamp Creek near Norway rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.11 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Rocky Swamp Creek near Norway normal?
Very high for late October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rocky Swamp Creek near Norway?
The highest level on record is 12.33 ft on November 7, 2024.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:021727610(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.47367, -81.20892(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 | 5.15 ft | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 10.8 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Rocky Swamp Creek near Norway (usgs:021727610). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/rocky-swamp-creek-near-norway
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