Is the Black Creek flooding?

South Carolina · 4 gauges · South Carolina river levels

The Black Creek is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in South Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Black Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all South Carolina river levels.

data refreshed 3 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Black Creek near Mcbee, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.47 ft on 17 September 2018, carrying 5,110 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1960 (66 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.76 ft, 9.7 ft below that record.

Drains 108 sq mi · gauge elevation 224 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Black Creek below Chesterfield, SCNo flooding3.14 ft14 ft
Black Creek near Mcbee, SCNo flooding3.76 ft15 ft
Black Creek near Quinby, SCNo flooding2.41 ft10 ft
Black Creek near Hartsville, SCNo flood stage defined1.82 ft
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.