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Upper Three Runs near New Ellenton water level

River gauge, Upper Three Runs, South Carolina, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

5.87ft Steady over the last 24 hours

5 8 10 Highest onrecord 10.29 ft

History

History
5.05.56.0ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 205.05.56.0ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
567ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20567ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
567ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026567ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
567ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026567ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Upper Three Runs near New Ellenton shows 5.87 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 5.72 ft, based on 23 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.15 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 6.11 ft, a difference of −0.24 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.80 ft and 6.74 ft.

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

Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
5.72 ft0.15 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
4.93 ft – 5.96 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
Same day last year
6.11 ft−0.24 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
5.80 ft – 6.74 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
5.75 ft – 7.75 ft
Highest on record
10.29 ftNovember 7, 2024

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
110.29 ftNovember 7, 2024
29.43 ftAugust 7, 2024
38.01 ftOctober 12, 2023
47.63 ftApril 8, 2025
57.56 ftFebruary 13, 2024

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 73° 54° – Wind 15 mph
18 Sun 64° 46° – Wind 14 mph
19 Mon 70° 45° – Wind 11 mph
20 Tue 76° 49° – Wind 8 mph
21 Wed 75° 51° – Wind 10 mph
22 Thu 74° 50° – Wind 6 mph
23 Fri 75° 51° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:48 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min First quarter 67%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
South Fork Edisto River above SpringfieldRiver gauge, South Fork Edisto River 10.41 ft Very low −0.12 ft 15 mi
Salkehatchie River at Sc Highway 64 near BarnwellRiver gauge, Salkehatchie River 5.86 ft Very low −0.01 ft 16 mi
Horse Creek at ClearwaterRiver gauge, Horse Creek 10.22 ft Low +0.12 ft 18 mi
Savannah River near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Savannah River 6.63 ft Normal −0.03 ft 18 mi
Savannah River above New Sav. Lock and DamReservoir, Savannah River 114.91 ft Very high +0.19 ft 19 mi
Savannah River at AugustaRiver gauge, Savannah River 97.22 ft High +0.14 ft 19 mi
Rocky Swamp Creek near NorwayRiver gauge, Rocky Swamp Creek 5.13 ft Very high −0.01 ft 24 mi
McTier Creek Road 209 near MonettaRiver gauge, McTier Creek Road 209 1.90 ft Low −0.03 ft 25 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Upper Three Runs near New Ellenton higher than last year?

No, it is 0.24 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.11 ft.

What is a normal level for the Upper Three Runs near New Ellenton in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.72 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.93 ft and 5.96 ft, based on 23 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 Upper Three Runs near New Ellenton today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM EDT, the water level was 5.87 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Upper Three Runs near New Ellenton rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.15 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Upper Three Runs near New Ellenton normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Upper Three Runs near New Ellenton?

The highest level on record is 10.29 ft on November 7, 2024.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02197300 (Agency page)
Coordinates
33.38487, -81.61650 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 5.87 ft 2026-10-20 10:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Upper Three Runs near New Ellenton (usgs:02197300). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/upper-three-runs-near-new-ellenton

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.