Is the Rocky Branch flooding?

South Carolina · 2 gauges · South Carolina river levels

The Rocky Branch 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 Rocky Branch is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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 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 Rocky Branch at Pickens St at Columbia, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.45 ft on 4 July 2022, carrying 4,010 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1985 (29 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.57 ft, 9.9 ft below that record.

Drains 2 sq mi · gauge elevation 194 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Rocky Branch at Pickens St at Columbia, SC	Near flood stage	3.57 ft	7.2 ft	79 min ago
Rocky Branch at Whaley St at Columbia, SC	No flooding	2.04 ft	7.25 ft	64 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.