Lumber River at Nichols, SC
Is Lumber River at Nichols, SC flooding right now?
Lumber River at Nichols, SC measured 10.94 ft on 2026-11-11 14:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.1 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.94 ft
Streamflow
135 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.36 ft on Thu, Sep 20, 2018.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 14.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 15.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.36 ft | 2018-09-20 |
| 27.02 ft | 2016-10-11 |
| 24.08 ft | 2024-08-10 |
| 22.4 ft | 2021-02-21 |
| 21.69 ft | 2020-11-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Pee Dee River near Nichols, SC | 2.5 mi | Marion County |
| Lumber River at Fair Bluff, NC | 8.2 mi | Columbus County |
| Little Pee Dee River. at Galivants Ferry, SC | 13.4 mi | Horry County |
| Little Pee Dee River near Dillon, SC | 17.0 mi | Dillon County |
| Lumber River at Boardman, NC | 17.9 mi | Robeson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.