River stage
Black Creek (SC)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Black Creek (SC) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Black Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Black Creek is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 4.56 ft | normal, rising |
| Hartsville | 3.89 ft | no flood stage set |
| Mcbee | 6.53 ft | normal, falling |
| Quinby | 3.60 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Black Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Chesterfield, SC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Black Creek (FL) different river, same name
- Black Creek (GA) different river, same name
- Black Creek (MS) different river, same name
- Black Creek (NY) different river, same name
- Pee Dee River 13 gauges
- Lynches River 5 gauges
- Little Pee Dee River 4 gauges
- Black River (NC, SC) 9 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Black Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Black Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Black Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Chesterfield is at 4.56 ft; Mcbee is at 6.53 ft; Quinby is at 3.60 ft.
Where is the Black Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Black Creek in South Carolina.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.