Is the Shaw Creek flooding?

South Carolina · 2 gauges · South Carolina river levels

The Shaw 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 Shaw Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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 Shaw Creek at Wire Rd near Aiken, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.17 ft on 27 September 2024, carrying 316 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2024 (2 annual peaks). It is currently at 10.86 ft, 4.3 ft below that record.

Drains 75 sq mi · gauge elevation 316 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Shaw Creek near Aiken, SCNo current data
Shaw Creek at Wire Rd near Aiken, SCNo flood stage defined10.86 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.