Skrine Creek near McClellenville water level
Tidal gauge, Skrine Creek, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Water temperature
- 66 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Skrine Creek near McClellenville shows 9.72 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 8.08 ft, based on 9 years of readings, so the water level is 1.64 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 8.55 ft, a difference of +1.17 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.77 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.37 ft and 11.15 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 66 °F.
Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 8.08 ft1.64 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 7.69 ft – 8.51 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 8.55 ft+1.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.37 ft – 11.15 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.59 ft – 9.60 ft
High water at Skrine Creek near McClellenville
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.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Santee River at State Pier near McClellanvilleTidal gauge, South Santee River | 23.78 ft | Very high | +0.52 ft | 7 mi |
| South Santee River near McClellanvilleEstuary gauge, South Santee River | 11.30 ft | Very high | +0.51 ft | 8 mi |
| North Santee River near North SanteeEstuary gauge, North Santee River | 7.27 ft | Very high | +0.42 ft | 10 mi |
| Turkey Creek near MaryvilleRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 1.21 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Santee River near JamestownRiver gauge, Santee River | 3.75 ft | Normal | −0.15 ft | 22 mi |
| French Quarter Creek near HugerRiver gauge, French Quarter Creek | 9.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 25 mi |
| Wando River at Cainhoy below WandoTidal gauge, Wando River | 14.47 ft | Very high | +0.89 ft | 26 mi |
| Cooper River above Goose CreekTidal gauge, Cooper River | 9.82 ft | Very high | +0.58 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Skrine Creek near McClellenville higher than last year?
Yes, it is 1.17 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.55 ft.
What is a normal level for Skrine Creek near McClellenville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 8.08 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 7.69 ft and 8.51 ft, based on 9 years of records.
What is the water level of Skrine Creek near McClellenville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:15 PM EDT, the water level was 9.72 ft. Up 0.77 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Skrine Creek near McClellenville rising or falling?
Up 0.77 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.21 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Skrine Creek near McClellenville normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02171920(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.07444, -79.41917(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 | 9.72 ft | 2026-10-20 23:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 66 °F | 2026-10-20 23:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Skrine Creek near McClellenville (usgs:02171920). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/skrine-creek-near-mcclellenville
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