Thicketty Creek at Cnty Road 42 near Gaffney, SC
Is Thicketty Creek at Cnty Road 42 near Gaffney, SC flooding right now?
Thicketty Creek at Cnty Road 42 near Gaffney, SC measured 3.79 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.2 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.79 ft
Streamflow
68 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 11 ft on Thu, Feb 6, 2020.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 16.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 18.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11 ft | 2020-02-06 |
| 10.38 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 8.86 ft | 2014-08-01 |
| 7.7 ft | 2013-05-05 |
| 6.96 ft | 2010-01-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pacolet River below Lake Blalock near Cowpens, SC | 8.0 mi | Spartanburg County |
| Pacolet River at US-29 near Converse, SC | 8.2 mi | Spartanburg County |
| Broad River near Gaffney, SC | 8.2 mi | Cherokee County |
| Broad River near Blacksburg, SC | 8.3 mi | Cherokee County |
| Pacolet River at Pacolet, SC | 9.9 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.