Rocky Creek at Great Falls water level
River gauge, Rocky Creek, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Rocky Creek at Great Falls is at 2.48 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2.21 ft, based on 36 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.27 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.70 ft, a difference of −0.22 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.06 ft and 3.32 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.21 ft0.27 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.87 ft – 3.13 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (36 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.70 ft−0.22 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.06 ft – 3.32 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.06 ft – 4.97 ft
Floating and fishing near Rocky Creek at Great Falls
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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 | +0.01 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Rocky Creek near Wade HamptonRiver gauge, Rocky Creek | 837.58 ft | Very low | ±0 | 79 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba River at Great FallsRiver gauge, Catawba River | 353.38 ft | Normal | +0.28 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Cedar Creek Reservoir Tailrace below Great FallsRiver gauge, Cedar Creek Reservoir Tailrace | 9.29 ft | High | +0.06 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Fishing Creek below Fort LawnRiver gauge, Fishing Creek | 14.0 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 5.0 mi |
| Dutchmans Creek near WinnsboroRiver gauge, Dutchmans Creek | 60.86 ft | Highest on record | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Catawba River below CatawbaRiver gauge, Catawba River | 6.86 ft | High | +0.72 ft | 19 mi |
| Little Lynches River above KershawRiver gauge, Little Lynches River | 3.65 ft | Very low | −0.07 ft | 19 mi |
| Hanging Rock Creek near KershawRiver gauge, Hanging Rock Creek | −0.09 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| Lake Wateree Tailrace above CamdenRiver gauge, Lake Wateree Tailrace | 11.21 ft | Normal | −0.46 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Rocky Creek at Great Falls higher than last year?
No, it is 0.22 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.70 ft.
What is a normal level for Rocky Creek at Great Falls in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.21 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.87 ft and 3.13 ft, based on 36 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 at Great Falls today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.48 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Rocky Creek at Great Falls rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.46 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Rocky Creek at Great Falls normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 36 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02147500(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.56542, -80.91980(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 | 2.48 ft | 2026-10-20 11:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Rocky Creek at Great Falls (usgs:02147500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/rocky-creek-at-great-falls
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