Fishing Creek at Highway 5 below York
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.4 ft on Apr 13, 2019 (historic crest)
- 10.6 ft on Dec 25, 2009 (historic crest)
- 10.6 ft on Apr 19, 2015 (historic crest)
- 10.0 ft on Dec 12, 2008 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Action/Advisory Stage. Fishing Creek is beginning to exceeds its banks, causing nuisance flooding of adjacent farmland, woodland, and other low-lying areas. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Minor Flood Stage. Significant farmland flooding is beginning. This level approximately represents the 10% annual chance of exceedance. |
| 19.0 ft | Moderate Flooding continues. Fishing Creek is approaching the bottom of the Old York Rd bridge. Closure is imminent. |
| 21.0 ft | Major Flood Stage. Fishing Creek is approaching the SC 5 bridge. Extensive and significant flooding of adjacent farmland is ongoing. Significant structural and road impacts are likely. |
| 22.0 ft | Major Flooding continues. Fishing Creek is approaching the SC 5 bridge, possibly forcing closure. Fishing Creek is approaching the radar sensor at the USGS gaging station, disabling stage measurements. The Fishing Creek bridge on Old York Rd is likely being overtopped. Significant flooding of Holland Rd is likely. |
| 23.0 ft | Major Flooding continues. Inundation of the Fishing Creek bridge on SC 5 is beginning, forcing closure. The bottom of the bridge deck is reached at 22.898 ft. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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