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SwedenMiddle Tyger River near Lyman water level
River gauge, Middle Tyger River, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 22.2 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Middle Tyger River near Lyman reads 1.87 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.11 ft below the median of 1.98 ft for mid-October, based on 25 years of readings. It is 22.13 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.87 ft as well.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.67 ft and 3.17 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.98 ft0.11 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.70 ft – 2.33 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.87 ft0.00 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.67 ft – 3.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.66 ft – 3.17 ft
- Highest on record
- 7.20 ftJuly 8, 2005
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 24.00 ft, still 22.13 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
- RIVER OVERTOPS BRIDGE ON GROCE ROAD.
- 25.00 ft
- LYMAN WASTE TREATMENT PLANT WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
- 24.00 ft
- SPRINGFIELD TYGER RIVER COMPLEX UPSTREAM ABOVE DAM WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
- 3.50 ft
- 3.5 INCH IN 6 HOURS CAUSED A 2 FT RISE HERE... IN DROUGHT
- 1.87 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.20 ft | July 8, 2005 |
| 2 | 6.85 ft | September 8, 2004 |
| 3 | 6.56 ft | March 20, 2003 |
| 4 | 6.41 ft | January 25, 2010 |
| 5 | 5.15 ft | March 2, 2007 |
| 6 | 4.78 ft | June 27, 2006 |
| 7 | 4.74 ft | March 20, 2000 |
| 8 | 3.52 ft | February 24, 2001 |
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 near GramlingRiver gauge, Middle Tyger River | 7.00 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Middle Tyger River below Lyman Lake, near GreerRiver gauge, Middle Tyger River | 3.51 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Middle Tyger River at Howell Road near ReidvilleRiver gauge, Middle Tyger River | 3.05 ft | No reference yet | −0.08 ft | 2.9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Tyger River below DuncanRiver gauge, South Tyger River | 4.14 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 1.4 mi |
| North Tyger River at WellfordRiver gauge, North Tyger River | 6.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 2.8 mi |
| North Tyger River below WellfordRiver gauge, North Tyger River | 5.74 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 3.9 mi |
| North Tyger River near FairmontRiver gauge, North Tyger River | 10.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 4.6 mi |
| Beaverdam Creek above GreerRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek | 1.29 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Enoree River at PelhamRiver gauge, Enoree River | 3.78 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Rocky Creek near Wade HamptonRiver gauge, Rocky Creek | 837.58 ft | Very low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Brushy Creek near GreenvilleRiver gauge, Brushy Creek | 1.52 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Middle Tyger River near Lyman compare with last year?
It is about the same as on this day last year, when the reading was 1.87 ft.
What is flood stage for the Middle Tyger River near Lyman?
The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 22.13 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Middle Tyger River near Lyman in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.98 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.70 ft and 2.33 ft, based on 25 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 Lyman today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.87 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Middle Tyger River near Lyman rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.56 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Middle Tyger River near Lyman normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02157510(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.94012, -82.12344(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 | 1.87 ft | 2026-10-20 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 22.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 08:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Middle Tyger River near Lyman (usgs:02157510). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/middle-tyger-river-near-lyman
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