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Little Lynches River near Kershaw water level

River gauge, Little Lynches River, South Carolina, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

5.17ft Up 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
8.5 cfs
5 10 15 Highest onrecord 14.46 ft

History

History
56ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 2056ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
468ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20468ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
5810ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20265810ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
5810ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20265810ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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

RankLevelDate
114.46 ftJanuary 10, 2024
214.05 ftJuly 29, 2024
314.04 ftJuly 30, 2024
412.89 ftDecember 27, 2023
510.85 ftApril 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.

19 Mon 69° 42° – Wind 11 mph
20 Tue 75° 44° – Wind 9 mph
21 Wed 71° 47° – Wind 9 mph
22 Thu 73° 49° – Wind 6 mph
23 Fri 70° 49° – Wind 11 mph
24 Sat 68° 49° – Wind 13 mph
25 Sun 68° 46° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:43 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min Waxing gibbous 71%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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