Is the Gills Creek flooding?

South Carolina · 2 gauges · South Carolina river levels

The Gills 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 Gills 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 15 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 Gills Creek at Columbia, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.75 ft on 4 October 2015. Peak records there go back to 1964 (61 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.67 ft, 19.1 ft below that record.

Drains 60 sq mi · gauge elevation 136 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Gills Creek at Columbia, SC	No flooding	0.67 ft	6.7 ft	46 min ago
Gills Creek at Sc 48, near Columbia, SC	No flood stage defined	10.20 ft	—	61 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.