Middle Tyger River near Lyman, SC
Is Middle Tyger River near Lyman, SC flooding right now?
Middle Tyger River near Lyman, SC measured 1.75 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 22.3 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.75 ft
Streamflow
10 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.2 ft on Fri, Jul 8, 2005.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 20.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 22.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 26.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 28.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.2 ft | 2005-07-08 |
| 6.85 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 6.56 ft | 2003-03-20 |
| 6.41 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 5.15 ft | 2007-03-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Tyger River below Duncan, SC | 1.4 mi | Spartanburg County |
| Middle Tyger River near Startex, SC | 1.6 mi | Spartanburg County |
| Maple Creek near Duncan, SC | 2.5 mi | Spartanburg County |
| South Tyger River below Lyman, SC | 2.5 mi | Spartanburg County |
| North Tyger River at Wellford, SC | 2.8 mi | Spartanburg 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.