Rocky Branch at Pickens St at Columbia, SC
Is Rocky Branch at Pickens St at Columbia, SC flooding right now?
Rocky Branch at Pickens St at Columbia, SC measured 3.57 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 3.6 ft below its 7.2 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.57 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 7.2 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.43 ft on Mon, Jul 4, 2022.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3 ft | 0.6 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 7.2 ft | 3.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.43 ft | 2022-07-04 |
| 10.55 ft | 2022-05-21 |
| 10.35 ft | 2022-06-16 |
| 9.9 ft | 2024-07-24 |
| 9.66 ft | 2021-07-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Branch at Whaley St at Columbia, SC | 0.6 mi | Richland County |
| Congaree River at Columbia, SC | 1.5 mi | Lexington County |
| Broad River Div. Canal at Columbia, SC | 1.5 mi | Richland County |
| Smith Branch at North Main St at Columbia, SC | 2.5 mi | Richland County |
| Pen Branch at Columbia, SC | 2.7 mi | Richland 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.