Rocky Branch (SC) at Whaley Street, SC
River level and flood forecast · Richland County
Normal1.1 ftas of Mon 4:30 PM
The river is 6.1 ft below flood stage (7.25 ft).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 7 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 11 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 8 ft |
| Flood stage | 7.25 ft |
| Action stage | 3 ft |
| Record crest (July 4, 2022) | 12.9 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 12 ftWater floods the intersection of Whaley and Main Streets to a depth of 4 feet.
- 8 ftWater floods the intersection of Whaley and Main Street with approximately 6 inches of water covering the road.
- 7.5 ftFlood stage, water gets out of Rocky Branch Creek channel.
Highest crests on record
- 12.9 ft — July 4, 2022
- 12.39 ft — September 25, 2011
- 12.28 ft — October 4, 2015
- 12.15 ft — July 23, 2017
- 12.04 ft — August 2, 2016
Recent crests: 10.32 ft (September 26, 2024) · 9.56 ft (September 26, 2024) · 6.74 ft (August 18, 2024) · 5.66 ft (August 6, 2024) · 5.72 ft (August 6, 2024)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (RBWS1); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.