Bush River near Prosperity, SC
Is Bush River near Prosperity, SC flooding right now?
Bush River near Prosperity, SC measured 2.51 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.5 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.51 ft
Streamflow
45 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.74 ft on Sun, Oct 4, 2015.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 19.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 21.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.74 ft | 2015-10-04 |
| 16.09 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 16.06 ft | 1995-01-15 |
| 15.41 ft | 2003-03-20 |
| 14.68 ft | 2005-06-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bush River at Newberry, SC | 5.5 mi | Newberry County |
| Big Creek at Big Creek Rd near Saluda, SC | 9.1 mi | Saluda County |
| Little River near Silverstreet, SC | 9.2 mi | Newberry County |
| Little Saluda River near Saluda, SC | 9.9 mi | Saluda County |
| Little Saluda River at Saluda, SC | 13.4 mi | Saluda County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.