Little Lynches River near Kershaw water level
River gauge, Little Lynches River, South Carolina, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 8.5 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Little Lynches River near Kershaw: the latest reading is 5.17 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.31 ft above the median of 4.86 ft for mid-October, based on 11 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 4.94 ft (+0.23 ft).
It is on the way up, by 0.19 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 4.72 ft – 6.71 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.86 ft0.31 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.39 ft – 5.39 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.94 ft+0.23 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.72 ft – 6.71 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.70 ft – 8.25 ft
- Highest on record
- 14.46 ftJanuary 10, 2024
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.46 ft | January 10, 2024 |
| 2 | 14.05 ft | July 29, 2024 |
| 3 | 14.04 ft | July 30, 2024 |
| 4 | 12.89 ft | December 27, 2023 |
| 5 | 10.85 ft | April 9, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.19 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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Other gauges on the Little Lynches River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lynches River above KershawRiver gauge, Little Lynches River | 3.70 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 3.1 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Rock Creek near KershawRiver gauge, Hanging Rock Creek | −0.13 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Buffalo Creek at Mount PisgahRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek | 4.02 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Lake Wateree Tailrace above CamdenRiver gauge, Lake Wateree Tailrace | 10.04 ft | Low | −1.18 ft | 17 mi |
| Cedar Creek Reservoir Tailrace below Great FallsRiver gauge, Cedar Creek Reservoir Tailrace | 9.26 ft | High | +0.12 ft | 19 mi |
| Catawba River at Great FallsRiver gauge, Catawba River | 354.13 ft | Normal | +0.98 ft | 20 mi |
| Black Creek below ChesterfieldRiver gauge, Black Creek | 3.76 ft | Very low | −0.07 ft | 21 mi |
| Black Creek near McBeeRiver gauge, Black Creek | 4.62 ft | Low | −0.11 ft | 21 mi |
| Rocky Creek at Great FallsRiver gauge, Rocky Creek | 2.47 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Little Lynches River near Kershaw compare with last year?
It is 0.23 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.94 ft.
What is a normal level for the Little Lynches River near Kershaw in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.86 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.39 ft and 5.39 ft, based on 11 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 Little Lynches River near Kershaw today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT, the water level was 5.17 ft. Up 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Lynches River near Kershaw rising or falling?
Up 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.19 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Lynches River near Kershaw normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Lynches River near Kershaw?
The highest level on record is 14.46 ft on January 10, 2024.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02131455(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.55127, -80.54646(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 | 5.17 ft | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.5 cfs | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Lynches River near Kershaw (usgs:02131455). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/little-lynches-river-near-kershaw
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