Black River near Plantersville water level
River gauge, Black River, South Carolina, United States
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What this means
The latest river stage reported for Black River near Plantersville is 13.36 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level is falling, down 0.46 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 11.35 ft and 14.88 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 18.86 ftOctober 11, 2015
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.86 ft | October 11, 2015 |
| 2 | 16.76 ft | October 17, 2016 |
| 3 | 16.72 ft | December 17, 2023 |
| 4 | 15.84 ft | August 22, 2024 |
| 5 | 15.83 ft | September 27, 2024 |
| 6 | 15.82 ft | August 31, 2023 |
| 7 | 15.73 ft | August 23, 2025 |
| 8 | 15.70 ft | September 16, 2018 |
| 9 | 15.53 ft | June 5, 2023 |
| 10 | 14.85 ft | September 7, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the Black River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River near TomahawkRiver gauge, Black River | 2.33 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 105 mi |
| Black River at KingstreeRiver gauge, Black River | 2.17 ft | Low | −0.10 ft | 35 mi |
| Black River near AndrewsRiver gauge, Black River | 19.21 ft | No reference yet | +0.25 ft | 16 mi |
| Black River at Sc51 near RhemsRiver gauge, Black River | 11.78 ft | No reference yet | −0.13 ft | 9 mi |
| Black River near DunbarRiver gauge, Black River | 15.97 ft | Low | −0.35 ft | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw River near Hagley Land. near Pawleys IslandTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 16.99 ft | High | −0.46 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Waccamaw River near Pawleys IslandTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 5.68 ft | Normal | −0.54 ft | 9 mi |
| Turkey Creek near MaryvilleRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 1.21 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Pee Dee River at Highway 701 near BucksportRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 11.17 ft | Normal | +0.30 ft | 14 mi |
| Waccamaw River at BucksportTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 16.90 ft | Normal | +0.13 ft | 16 mi |
| North Santee River near North SanteeEstuary gauge, North Santee River | 6.34 ft | High | −0.31 ft | 20 mi |
| Aiw at Highway 544 at SocasteeTidal gauge, Aiw | 12.39 ft | Normal | +0.10 ft | 21 mi |
| South Santee River near McClellanvilleEstuary gauge, South Santee River | 10.61 ft | Very high | −0.27 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Black River near Plantersville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 AM EDT, the water level was 13.36 ft. Down 0.46 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Black River near Plantersville rising or falling?
Down 0.46 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Black River near Plantersville normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Black River near Plantersville?
The highest level on record is 18.86 ft on October 11, 2015.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02136300(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.48025, -79.27208(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 13.36 ft | 2026-10-20 06:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Black River near Plantersville (usgs:02136300). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/black-river-near-plantersville
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer