Is the Little Lynches River flooding?

South Carolina · 2 gauges · South Carolina river levels

The Little Lynches River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in South Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Little Lynches River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all South Carolina river levels.

data refreshed 16 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Little Lynches River near Kershaw, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.18 ft on 19 November 2015, carrying 3,530 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2015 (10 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.81 ft, 13.4 ft below that record.

Drains 50 sq mi · gauge elevation 327 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Little Lynches River above Kershaw, SCNo flood stage defined3.55 ft
Little Lynches River near Kershaw, SCNo flood stage defined4.81 ft
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.