Wildcat Creek below Rock Hill
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.6 ft on Mar 21, 2003 (historic crest)
- 14.9 ft on Apr 13, 2019 (historic crest)
- 14.9 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
- 14.2 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | 1 INCH IN 3 HOUR PERIOD WILL TAKE CREEK UP TO 4.7 OR A 2.5 FT RISE. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | MCCONNELS HIGHWAY AT WILDCAT CREEK AND SALUDA RD AND HIGHWAY 324 WILL BE FLOODED. |
| 13.0 ft | BRIDGE ON OGDEN ROAD WILL BE OVERTOPPED |
| 18.0 ft | CHURCH NEAR RIVER MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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