Cooper River above Goose Creek water level
Tidal gauge, Cooper River, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Water temperature
- 71 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The Cooper River above Goose Creek is well above normal at 9.00 ft.
The median for mid-October is 8.19 ft, based on 10 years of readings, so the water level is 0.82 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 8.31 ft, a difference of +0.69 ft.
It has risen 0.67 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 6.00 ft and 10.14 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 71 °F.
Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 8.19 ft0.82 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 7.84 ft – 8.72 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 8.31 ft+0.69 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.00 ft – 10.14 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.34 ft – 9.27 ft
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.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Cooper River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper River near Goose CreekTidal gauge, Cooper River | 18.06 ft | Very high | +0.64 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Cooper River at Mobay near N CharlestonTidal gauge, Cooper River | 8.88 ft | Very high | +0.68 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Cooper River at Filbin Creek at North CharlestonTidal gauge, Cooper River | 11.67 ft | Very high | +1.18 ft | 9 mi |
| Cooper River at Ports Authority Pier K CharlestonTidal gauge, Cooper River | 12.96 ft | Low | +0.55 ft | 11 mi |
| Cooper River at U.s. Highway 17 at CharlestonTidal gauge, Cooper River | 6.71 ft | Normal | +0.31 ft | 15 mi |
| Cooper River at S. Adgers Wharf at CharlestonRiver gauge, Cooper River | 18.58 ft | No reference yet | +0.41 ft | 17 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Quarter Creek near HugerRiver gauge, French Quarter Creek | 9.04 ft | Below flood stage | +0.12 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Back River at Dupont Intake near KittredgeTidal gauge, Back River | 17.75 ft | Very high | +0.34 ft | 4.1 mi |
| West Branch Cooper River at Pimlico near Moncks CornerTidal gauge, West Branch Cooper River | 14.27 ft | Very high | +0.62 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Wando River at Cainhoy below WandoTidal gauge, Wando River | 13.45 ft | High | +0.99 ft | 8 mi |
| Wando River above Mount PleasantTidal gauge, Wando River | 18.37 ft | Normal | +0.49 ft | 11 mi |
| Ashley River near North CharlestonTidal gauge, Ashley River | 8.94 ft | Normal | +0.57 ft | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Cooper River above Goose Creek higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.69 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.31 ft.
What is a normal level for the Cooper River above Goose Creek in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 8.19 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 7.84 ft and 8.72 ft, based on 10 years of records.
What is the water level of Cooper River above Goose Creek today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 AM EDT, the water level was 9.00 ft. Up 0.67 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Cooper River above Goose Creek rising or falling?
Up 0.67 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.85 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Cooper River above Goose Creek normal?
Very high 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:021720508(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.01578, -79.90675(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 | 9.00 ft | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 71 °F | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cooper River above Goose Creek (usgs:021720508). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/cooper-river-above-goose-creek
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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer