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SwedenFour Hole Swamp near Dorchester water level
River gauge, Four Hole Swamp, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 56.0 cfs
History
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Four Hole Swamp near Dorchester at 5.32 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It is still going down, by 0.61 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.32 ft – 8.32 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edisto River near GivhansRiver gauge, Edisto River | 2.34 ft | Low | −0.14 ft | 8 mi |
| Edisto River below CanadysRiver gauge, Edisto River | 12.43 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Ashley River at Cooke CrossroadsTidal gauge, Ashley River | 14.27 ft | Normal | +0.89 ft | 15 mi |
| Ashley River below SummervilleTidal gauge, Ashley River | 7.74 ft | Very low | −1.05 ft | 19 mi |
| Lake Moultrie near PinopolisLake, Lake Moultrie | 72.76 ft | Very low | +0.11 ft | 22 mi |
| Lake Moultrie Tailrace near PinopolisLake, Lake Moultrie Tailrace | 8.60 ft | Normal | +0.76 ft | 22 mi |
| Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal at Moncks CornerRiver gauge, Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal | 7.83 ft | Very high | +1.17 ft | 22 mi |
| Back River at Dupont Intake near KittredgeTidal gauge, Back River | 17.10 ft | Very high | +0.43 ft | 23 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 Four Hole Swamp near Dorchester today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT, the water level was 5.32 ft. Down 0.61 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Four Hole Swamp near Dorchester rising or falling?
Down 0.61 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Four Hole Swamp near Dorchester normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:02174480(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.14178, -80.34894(WGS84)- 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 | 5.32 ft | 2026-10-20 14:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 56.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 14:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Four Hole Swamp near Dorchester (usgs:02174480). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/four-hole-swamp-near-dorchester
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