Lynches River at Effingham, SC
Is Lynches River at Effingham, SC flooding right now?
Lynches River at Effingham, SC measured 1.28 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 12.7 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.28 ft
Streamflow
111 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.21 ft on Sat, Sep 22, 1945.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.21 ft | 1945-09-22 |
| 20 ft | 1908-08-30 |
| 19.73 ft | 2015-10-06 |
| 19.4 ft | 1928-09-24 |
| 19.25 ft | 1929-10-07 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferies Creek at James Jones Ave near Florence, SC | 8.4 mi | Florence County |
| Sparrow Swamp at Twin Bridges Rd near Sardis, SC | 10.1 mi | Florence County |
| Lynches River at US378 near Lake City, SC | 10.6 mi | Florence County |
| Black Creek near Quinby, SC | 13.3 mi | Florence County |
| Lynches River at I-95 above Olanta, SC | 13.3 mi | Sumter 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.