Catawba River near Rock Hill, SC
Is Catawba River near Rock Hill, SC flooding right now?
Catawba River near Rock Hill, SC measured 3.30 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 11.7 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.30 ft
Streamflow
919 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.15 ft on Thu, May 23, 1901.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 21.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 26.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.15 ft | 1901-05-23 |
| 20.84 ft | 1945-09-19 |
| 19.7 ft | 1901-12-30 |
| 18 ft | 1899-03-20 |
| 17.79 ft | 1948-11-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Dutchman Creek at Rock Hill, SC | 1.9 mi | York County |
| Catawba River below Lake Wylie Dam Fewell Island, SC | 2.7 mi | York County |
| Manchester Creek at Rock Hill, SC | 2.8 mi | York County |
| Sugar Creek near Fort Mill, SC | 4.3 mi | York County |
| Wildcat Creek near Rock Hill, SC | 6.0 mi | York 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.