Is the North Tyger River flooding?

South Carolina · 3 gauges · South Carolina river levels

The North Tyger River is tracked by 3 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 North Tyger River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 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 3 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 North Tyger River near Fairmont, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.58 ft on 26 May 1959, carrying 3,610 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1950 (44 annual peaks). It is currently at -0.03 ft, 13.6 ft below that record.

Drains 44 sq mi · gauge elevation 683 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
North Tyger River at Wellford, SCNo flood stage defined2.91 ft
N. Tyger River below Wellford, SCNo flood stage defined5.69 ft
North Tyger River near Fairmont, SCNo flood stage defined-0.03 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.