Tools Fork Creek near Rock Hill
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.1 ft on Feb 6, 2020 (historic crest)
- 10.8 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 10.6 ft on Jan 25, 2010 (historic crest)
- 10.2 ft on Mar 2, 2007 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.0 ft | GENERAL RAIN OF 1.5 TO 2 IN 3 HOURS CAUSED A 3.5 FT RISE IN THE CREEK (DROUGHT) |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | APPROACHES TO WEST MAIN/YORK HWY BRIDGE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 13.0 ft | WATER WILL BE UP TO THE BOTTOM OF BRIDGE ON THE YORK HIGHWAY WHICH IS ALSO NAMES WEST MAIN STREET NEAR YORK. |
| 15.0 ft | BRIDGE ON YORK HIGHWAY ALSO KNOWN AS WEST MAIN STREET NEAR YORK WILL BE OVERTOPPED. |
| 16.0 ft | SOME HOMES NEAR THE CREEK WILL HAVE WATER IN THEM. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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