What is the current flow on Rocky Branch?
Rocky Branch is currently flowing at 1.9 cfs at USGS gauge 02169505 as of Oct 2, 2:15 AM UTC.
Rocky Branch at Pickens St At Columbia Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.69 ft
Flow 1.9 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 2:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 1.9 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 1.7 cfs).
Flow
1.9 cfs
Gauge Height
2.69 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 15% over the past three days.
Flow rose from 1 to 2 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 02169505 is a public stream gauge on Rocky Branch in South Carolina. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Fog
91° / 66°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Thunderstorms
88° / 72°F
Precip: 0.38 in · Wind: 5 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Thunderstorms
78° / 69°F
Precip: 0.96 in · Wind: 5 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Rocky Branch
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
Other Nearby Gauges
- CONGAREE RIVER AT COLUMBIA, SC · 1.5 mi
- BROAD RIVER DIV. CANAL AT COLUMBIA, SC · 1.5 mi
- SMITH BRANCH AT NORTH MAIN ST AT COLUMBIA, SC · 2.5 mi
- PEN BRANCH AT COLUMBIA, SC · 2.7 mi
- GILLS CREEK AT COLUMBIA, SC · 2.9 mi
- BROAD RIVER BELOW DIVERSION DAM NEAR COLUMBIA, SC · 3.4 mi
- BROAD RIVER AT DIV. DAM AT COLUMBIA, SC · 3.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rocky Branch above or below normal right now?
Rocky Branch is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 1.9 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1.7 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Rocky Branch?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Rocky Branch, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Rocky Branch?
Other gauges on Rocky Branch worth checking include ROCKY BRANCH AT WHALEY ST AT COLUMBIA, SC (0.6 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Rocky Branch?
The forecast for today near Rocky Branch is fog, with temperatures around 91°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Rocky Branch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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