Durbin Creek above Fountain Inn water level
River gauge, Durbin Creek, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Durbin Creek above Fountain Inn reads 2.21 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2.19 ft, based on 31 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.02 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.26 ft, a difference of −0.05 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.07 ft and 3.11 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.19 ft0.02 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.74 ft – 2.50 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.26 ft−0.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.07 ft – 3.11 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.07 ft – 3.83 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enoree River near WoodruffRiver gauge, Enoree River | 0.65 ft | Very low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Reedy River above Fork ShoalsRiver gauge, Reedy River | 4.23 ft | Low | +0.08 ft | 8 mi |
| Enoree River at PelhamRiver gauge, Enoree River | 3.83 ft | Low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Rocky Creek near Wade HamptonRiver gauge, Rocky Creek | 837.58 ft | Very low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Reedy River near GreenvilleRiver gauge, Reedy River | 0.67 ft | Low | +0.04 ft | 12 mi |
| North Rabon Creek near Hickory TavernRiver gauge, North Rabon Creek | 5.75 ft | Very high | +0.02 ft | 13 mi |
| Brushy Creek near GreenvilleRiver gauge, Brushy Creek | 1.54 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| South Rabon Creek near Gray CourtRiver gauge, South Rabon Creek | 0.79 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Durbin Creek above Fountain Inn higher than last year?
No, it is 0.05 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.26 ft.
What is a normal level for Durbin Creek above Fountain Inn in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.19 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.74 ft and 2.50 ft, based on 31 years of records.
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 Durbin Creek above Fountain Inn today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.21 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Durbin Creek above Fountain Inn rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Durbin Creek above Fountain Inn normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02160381(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.71696, -82.17079(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 | 2.21 ft | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Durbin Creek above Fountain Inn (usgs:02160381). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/durbin-creek-above-fountain-inn
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