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Cowpens Creek

River

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 9 ftΒ³/s over 20 years).

natural watercourse in Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 02153700, as of Aug 22, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 9 ftΒ³/s over 20 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
6 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.93 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 9 ftΒ³/s over 20 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for South Carolina yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge THICKETTY CREEK AT CNTY ROAD 42 NEAR GAFFNEY, SC (4.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cowpens Creek

H: 93Β° L: 70Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
84Β°
|
Feels like 88Β°
Precipitation
71%
Humidity
64%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
8.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Fog
71Β°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
71Β°
6 AM
Mist
70Β°
9 AM
Mist
72Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
79Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
93Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
91Β°
9 PM
Patchy light drizzle
76Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cowpens Creek?
Cowpens Creek is a river in South Carolina.
Can you swim at Cowpens Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Cowpens Creek rated?
Cowpens Creek in South Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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