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SwedenMiddle Tyger River near Gramling water level
River gauge, Middle Tyger River, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 22.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Middle Tyger River near Gramling shows 7.00 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 2.18 ft above the median of 4.82 ft for mid-October, based on 22 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 6.74 ft (+0.26 ft). The record high is 11.24 ft, set on August 10, 2014.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.74 ft and 9.12 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 22 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.82 ft2.18 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.38 ft – 6.67 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (22 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.74 ft+0.26 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.74 ft – 9.12 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.62 ft – 9.12 ft
- Highest on record
- 11.24 ftAugust 10, 2014
High water at Middle Tyger River near Gramling
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
- Right now
- 5.00 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.24 ft | August 10, 2014 |
| 2 | 11.13 ft | July 5, 2013 |
| 3 | 11.04 ft | January 25, 2010 |
| 4 | 10.85 ft | May 6, 2013 |
| 5 | 10.72 ft | July 7, 2005 |
| 6 | 10.64 ft | February 7, 2018 |
| 7 | 10.57 ft | December 3, 2009 |
| 8 | 10.51 ft | March 20, 2003 |
| 9 | 10.43 ft | September 28, 2004 |
| 10 | 10.33 ft | September 8, 2004 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Middle Tyger River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tyger River below Lyman Lake, near GreerRiver gauge, Middle Tyger River | 3.52 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Middle Tyger River near LymanRiver gauge, Middle Tyger River | 1.87 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Middle Tyger River at Howell Road near ReidvilleRiver gauge, Middle Tyger River | 3.04 ft | No reference yet | −0.10 ft | 12 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Creek above GreerRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek | 1.28 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 4.5 mi |
| South Pacolet River near CampobelloRiver gauge, South Pacolet River | 3.88 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| South Tyger River below DuncanRiver gauge, South Tyger River | 4.13 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 10 mi |
| North Tyger River at WellfordRiver gauge, North Tyger River | 6.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Lake William C. Bowen near FingervilleLake, Lake William C. Bowen | 814.81 ft | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| North Tyger River below WellfordRiver gauge, North Tyger River | 5.75 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Brushy Creek near GreenvilleRiver gauge, Brushy Creek | 1.51 ft | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| North Saluda River near HighlandRiver gauge, North Saluda River | 6.7 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Middle Tyger River near Gramling compare with last year?
It is 0.26 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.74 ft.
What is a normal level for the Middle Tyger River near Gramling in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.82 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.38 ft and 6.67 ft, based on 22 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 Middle Tyger River near Gramling today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 AM EDT, the water level was 7.00 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Middle Tyger River near Gramling rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.39 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Middle Tyger River near Gramling normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 22 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Middle Tyger River near Gramling?
The highest level on record is 11.24 ft on August 10, 2014.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02157470(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.03852, -82.21782(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 | 7.00 ft | 2026-10-20 07:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 22.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 07:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Middle Tyger River near Gramling (usgs:02157470). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/middle-tyger-river-near-gramling
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