Is the Fishing Creek flooding?

South Carolina · 2 gauges · South Carolina river levels

The Fishing Creek 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 Fishing Creek 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 Fishing Creek below Fort Lawn, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.89 ft on 9 August 2024, carrying 12,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2002 (19 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.18 ft, 25.7 ft below that record.

Drains 280 sq mi · gauge elevation 362 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Fishing Creek at Hwy 5 below York, SC	No flooding	2.08 ft	13 ft	33 min ago
Fishing Creek below Fort Lawn, SC	No flood stage defined	2.18 ft	—	18 min ago

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.