River stage
York, Fishing Creek
- River level
- 2.40 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.19 ft
- Recent high
- 2.72 ft
- Recent low
- 2.07 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FISS1
- 30-day change
- +0.18 ft
- Average
- 2.25 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 11.37 ft
In brief
The Fishing Creek at York, SC read 2.40 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.60 ft below action stage. That is 0.18 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FISS1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.37 ft | 2019-04-13 |
| 2 | 10.63 ft | 2009-12-25 |
| 3 | 10.63 ft | 2015-04-19 |
| 4 | 9.98 ft | 2008-12-12 |
| 5 | 9.15 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 6 | 8.84 ft | 2010-02-05 |
| 7 | 8.77 ft | 2013-12-23 |
| 8 | 8.63 ft | 2017-05-22 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Fishing Creek is beginning to exceeds its banks, causing nuisance flooding of adjacent farmland, woodland, and other low-lying areas.
- 13.00 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Significant farmland flooding is beginning. This level approximately represents the 10% annual chance of exceedance.
- 19.00 ft
Moderate Flooding continues. Fishing Creek is approaching the bottom of the Old York Rd bridge. Closure is imminent.
- 21.00 ft
Major Flood Stage. Fishing Creek is approaching the SC 5 bridge. Extensive and significant flooding of adjacent farmland is ongoing. Significant structural and road impacts are likely.
- 22.00 ft
Major Flooding continues. Fishing Creek is approaching the SC 5 bridge, possibly forcing closure. Fishing Creek is approaching the radar sensor at the USGS gaging station, disabling stage measurements. The Fishing Creek bridge on Old York Rd is likely being overtopped. Significant flooding of Holland Rd is likely.
- 23.00 ft
Major Flooding continues. Inundation of the Fishing Creek bridge on SC 5 is beginning, forcing closure. The bottom of the bridge deck is reached at 22.898 ft.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fishing Creek flooding at York?
No. The Fishing Creek at York is at 2.4 ft, 7.6 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at York?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 21 ft.
What is the highest the Fishing Creek has been at York?
The highest crest on record is 11.37 ft, on 2019-04-13.
Is the Fishing Creek high or low right now at York?
At 2.4 ft it is higher than 81% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FISS1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 021473415). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.