South Pacolet River near Campobello water level

Name: South Pacolet River near Campobello water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, South Pacolet River, South Carolina, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

3.88ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 37.8 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

High water at South Pacolet River near Campobello: the latest reading is 3.88 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.52 ft above the median of 3.36 ft for mid-October, based on 32 years of readings. It is 6.12 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.41 ft (+0.47 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.32 ft – 8.58 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.36 ft0.52 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.43 ft – 4.11 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
Same day last year: 3.41 ft+0.47 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.32 ft – 8.58 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.87 ft – 8.58 ft
Highest on record: 13.03 ftFebruary 6, 2020

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft: Major Flood Stage. Extremely rare and catastrophic flooding is developing with disastrous impacts to property. Extraordinary flooding exceeding 6 ft deep is overwhelming low-lying areas and low-water crossings near the S Pacolet River. Basements and crawl spaces may be completely submerged. First-floor building elevations may be experiencing ruinous flooding greater than 1 ft deep. Travel may be severely restricted with roadway inundation exceeding 3-4 ft, stranding several homes and businesses.
13.00 ft: Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to the S Pacolet River with considerable impacts to property. High flows capable of disabling vehicles is ongoing at Old Mill Rd and Depot St. Floodwaters several inches deep are flowing over SC 11 near Depot St. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin for first-floor building elevations. Some homes and businesses may be stranded. Significant impacts to travel are likely. The river will reach levels observed on February 6, 2020.
10.00 ft: Minor Flood Stage. Common, deeper flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to the S Pacolet Rive is developing with lesser impacts to vulnerable property. Floodwaters at least 1 foot deep are inundating Old Mill Rd due to backwater effects along the Motlow Creek tributary. More significant floodwaters are beginning to impact low-lying areas, including farmland, woodlands, parks, and athletic fields with inundation approximately 2-4 ft deep.
8.00 ft: Action/Advisory Stage. Common, nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to the S Pacolet River is beginning. Old Mill Rd is beginning to flood due to high flow and backwater effects from the adjacent tributary Motlow Creek.
3.88 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	13.03 ft	February 6, 2020
2	11.33 ft	August 27, 1995
3	10.57 ft	July 28, 1994
4	10.43 ft	July 8, 2005
5	10.22 ft	September 8, 2004
6	10.17 ft	January 25, 2010
7	10.15 ft	March 20, 2003
8	9.90 ft	November 15, 2018
9	9.64 ft	May 6, 2013
10	9.48 ft	January 8, 1998

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 73° 40° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 71° 44° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 75° 46° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 70° 47° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 67° 46° – Wind 10 mph

25 Sun 68° 44° – Wind 8 mph

26 Mon 72° 45° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:49 PM Daylight 11 hr, 9 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lake William C. Bowen near FingervilleLake, Lake William C. Bowen	814.81 ft	Normal	±0	5.1 mi
Middle Tyger River near GramlingRiver gauge, Middle Tyger River	7.04 ft	Very high	+0.03 ft	7 mi
North Pacolet River at FingervilleRiver gauge, North Pacolet River	3.23 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	8 mi
Middle Tyger River below Lyman Lake, near GreerRiver gauge, Middle Tyger River	3.55 ft	Low	±0	9 mi
Pacolet River near FingervilleRiver gauge, Pacolet River	6.72 ft	High	−0.06 ft	10 mi
Beaverdam Creek above GreerRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek	1.25 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	10 mi
North Tyger River at WellfordRiver gauge, North Tyger River	6.4 cfs	Very low	±0	11 mi
Middle Tyger River near LymanRiver gauge, Middle Tyger River	1.87 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	11 mi

Questions and answers

How does the South Pacolet River near Campobello compare with last year?

It is 0.47 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.41 ft.

What is flood stage for the South Pacolet River near Campobello?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 6.12 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the South Pacolet River near Campobello in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.36 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.43 ft and 4.11 ft, based on 32 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 South Pacolet River near Campobello today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the water level was 3.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South Pacolet River near Campobello rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 1.11 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of South Pacolet River near Campobello normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 32 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:02154790 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 35.10630, -82.12977 (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	3.88 ft	2026-10-20 21:15	Provisional
Flow	37.8 cfs	2026-10-20 21:15	Provisional

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