Lynches River near Bishopville water level
River gauge, Lynches River, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 192 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Lynches River near Bishopville is at 5.10 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 5.11 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.01 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 5.07 ft, a difference of +0.03 ft.
It has risen 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.32 ft and 7.23 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 5.11 ft0.01 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.45 ft – 7.21 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.07 ft+0.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.32 ft – 7.23 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.17 ft – 11.21 ft
- Highest on record
- 22.35 ftSeptember 19, 1945
Floating and fishing near Lynches River near Bishopville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.35 ft | September 19, 1945 |
| 2 | 18.36 ft | March 23, 1983 |
| 3 | 18.22 ft | September 19, 2018 |
| 4 | 18.06 ft | September 3, 1952 |
| 5 | 17.43 ft | March 22, 1944 |
| 6 | 17.40 ft | April 4, 1973 |
| 7 | 17.03 ft | March 24, 1998 |
| 8 | 16.86 ft | March 18, 1964 |
| 9 | 16.85 ft | December 21, 1948 |
| 10 | 16.85 ft | December 1, 1948 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.13 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Lynches River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynches River at EffinghamRiver gauge, Lynches River | 2.31 ft | Low | −0.24 ft | 30 mi |
| Lynches River at Us378 near Lake CityRiver gauge, Lynches River | 14.19 ft | No reference yet | −0.32 ft | 39 mi |
| Lynches River near JohnsonvilleRiver gauge, Lynches River | 22.39 ft | No reference yet | +0.06 ft | 52 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Creek near HartsvilleRiver gauge, Black Creek | 2.95 ft | Normal | −0.16 ft | 11 mi |
| Black Creek near McBeeRiver gauge, Black Creek | 4.66 ft | Low | −0.12 ft | 18 mi |
| Wateree River near CamdenRiver gauge, Wateree River | 5.13 ft | Normal | −1.98 ft | 25 mi |
| Black Creek near QuinbyRiver gauge, Black Creek | 2.93 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 27 mi |
| Buffalo Creek at Mount PisgahRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek | 4.03 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 27 mi |
| Hanging Rock Creek near KershawRiver gauge, Hanging Rock Creek | −0.07 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 28 mi |
| Little Lynches River near KershawRiver gauge, Little Lynches River | 5.18 ft | High | +0.20 ft | 28 mi |
| Lake Wateree Tailrace above CamdenRiver gauge, Lake Wateree Tailrace | 11.22 ft | Normal | −0.45 ft | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Lynches River near Bishopville higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.03 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.07 ft.
What is a normal level for the Lynches River near Bishopville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 5.11 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.45 ft and 7.21 ft, based on 24 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 Lynches River near Bishopville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 AM EDT, the water level was 5.10 ft. Up 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Lynches River near Bishopville rising or falling?
Up 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.13 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Lynches River near Bishopville normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lynches River near Bishopville?
The highest level on record is 22.35 ft on September 19, 1945.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02131500(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.25015, -80.21368(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 | 5.10 ft | 2026-10-20 10:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 192 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Lynches River near Bishopville (usgs:02131500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/lynches-river-near-bishopville
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