Is the Pacolet River flooding?

South Carolina · 5 gauges · South Carolina river levels

The Pacolet River is tracked by 5 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 Pacolet River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 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.

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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 Pacolet River near Fingerville, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 46.00 ft in June 1903. Peak records there go back to 1903 (95 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.93 ft, 39.1 ft below that record.

Drains 212 sq mi · gauge elevation 703 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Pacolet River near Fingerville, SCNo flooding6.93 ft25 ft
Pacolet River below Lake Blalock near Cowpens, SCNo flooding1.80 ft14 ft
Pacolet River at US-29 near Converse, SCNo flood stage defined1.67 ft
Pacolet River at Pacolet, SCNo flood stage defined11.88 ft
Pacolet River near Saratt, SCNo flood stage defined4.75 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.