River stage
Chesterfield, Black Creek
- River level
- 4.56 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.37 ft
- Recent high
- 7.05 ft
- Recent low
- 3.08 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CSFS1
- 30-day change
- +1.27 ft
- Average
- 3.56 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 11.99 ft
In brief
The Black Creek at Chesterfield, SC read 4.56 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.44 ft below action stage. That is 1.27 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CSFS1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.99 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 2 | 10.07 ft | 2006-11-23 |
| 3 | 9.80 ft | 2006-06-15 |
| 4 | 9.27 ft | 2009-12-26 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9.13 ft | 2015-10-04 |
| 6 | 8.57 ft | 2023-04-09 |
| 7 | 8.36 ft | 2023-12-19 |
| 8 | 8.12 ft | 2009-03-02 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Black Creek flooding at Chesterfield?
No. The Black Creek at Chesterfield is at 4.56 ft, 8.44 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Chesterfield?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Black Creek has been at Chesterfield?
The highest crest on record is 11.99 ft, on 2018-09-17.
Is the Black Creek high or low right now at Chesterfield?
At 4.56 ft it is higher than 93% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CSFS1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02130840). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.