IsItFlooding

Is the Bush River flooding?

South Carolina · 2 gauges · South Carolina river levels

The Bush River is tracked by 2 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 Bush River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 2 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 Bush River near Prosperity, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.94 ft on 4 October 2015, carrying 10,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1991 (35 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.51 ft, 17.4 ft below that record.

Drains 115 sq mi · gauge elevation 359 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Bush River near Prosperity, SCNo flooding2.51 ft11 ft
Bush River at Newberry, SCNo current data———
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.