Lawsons Fork Creek at Spartanburg, SC
Is Lawsons Fork Creek at Spartanburg, SC flooding right now?
Lawsons Fork Creek at Spartanburg, SC measured 3.35 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 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
3.35 ft
Streamflow
43 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.14 ft on Fri, Feb 7, 2020.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 16.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.14 ft | 2020-02-07 |
| 14.23 ft | 2013-05-06 |
| 13.76 ft | 2015-10-01 |
| 13.63 ft | 2015-12-30 |
| 13.56 ft | 2014-08-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lawson Fork Creek at Treatment Plant Spartanburg, SC | 0.6 mi | Spartanburg County |
| Pacolet River at US-29 near Converse, SC | 3.6 mi | Spartanburg County |
| Fairforest Creek below Spartanburg, S.C. | 4.0 mi | Spartanburg County |
| Pacolet River below Lake Blalock near Cowpens, SC | 6.8 mi | Spartanburg County |
| Pacolet River at Pacolet, SC | 7.4 mi | Spartanburg 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.