Rocky River SC near Starr
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 19.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 20.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 25.0 ft; major flooding begins at 30.0 ft.
| Action stage | 19.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 25.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 30.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.7 ft on Apr 18, 1998 (historic crest)
- 16.6 ft on Aug 28, 1995 (historic crest)
- 16.6 ft on Sep 27, 2004 (historic crest)
- 15.6 ft on Mar 18, 1990 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 0.6 ft | O.60 INCH IN 3 HOURS (AT HONS1 AND PREVIOUS RAINFALL THE DAY BEFORE) RIVER ROSE 2FT |
|---|---|
| 1.3 ft | 1.30 INCH BASIN AVERAGE WILL CAUSE RIVER TO RISE ARD 2.5 FT |
| 8.5 ft | RIVER STARTS TO OVER FLOW BANKS INTO FARMLAND AND WOODED SWAMPY AREAS. |
| 20.0 ft | APPROACHES TO ROAD WILL BE FLOODED |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
Rocky River SC near Starr in your pocket
Tidora puts this spot on your Home Screen and Lock Screen with free widgets, and sends free flood alerts before the water reaches the levels that matter to you. No account, no subscription needed for either.
Download Tidora on the App Store
Tidora is preparing for launch; these pages go fully live when the app ships.
Nearby stations and gauges
- Savannah River at Hartwell Dam NWS gauge · 14.1 mi
- Grove Creek at Holland Ford Rd. NWS gauge · 17.5 mi
- Saluda River near WILLIAMSTON NWS gauge · 17.7 mi
- Savannah River at Lake Hartwell NWS gauge · 18.0 mi
- Saluda River at West Pelzer NWS gauge · 19.3 mi
- Russell Lake near Savannah River NWS gauge · 19.6 mi