Little River at Laurens water level

Name: Little River at Laurens water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Little River, South Carolina, United States

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High for late October

Water level

2.20ft Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 6.8 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The gauge at Little River at Laurens shows 2.20 ft, above normal for late October.

The median for late October is 2.12 ft, based on 6 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.08 ft above typical. It is 7.80 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.22 ft, a difference of −0.02 ft.

The water is rising: up 0.04 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 2.08 ft and 3.86 ft.

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

Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.12 ft0.08 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.96 ft – 2.24 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (6 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.22 ft−0.02 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.08 ft – 3.86 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.00 ft – 5.35 ft

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.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 10.00 ft, still 7.80 ft away.

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 Little 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 Little River with considerable impacts to property. Significant flooding reaching 4-6 ft deep is ongoing for low-lying areas and low-water crossings. Campgrounds may be experiencing dangerous inundation up to 2-4 ft deep, capable of moving RVs and other vehicles. 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.
10.00 ft: Minor Flood Stage. Common, deeper flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Little River is developing with lesser impacts to vulnerable property. More significant floodwaters are beginning to impact low-lying areas, with inundation approximately 2-4 ft deep. Low-water crossings may be inundated with up to 2-3 ft of floodwaters. Campgrounds, secondary roads, and outbuildings may be experiencing flooding up to 1-2 ft deep. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin impacting basements and primary roads.
7.00 ft: Action/Advisory Stage. Common, nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Little River is beginning. Little River Park and Greenway is beginning to flood. Floodwaters are beginning to impact farmland, woodlands, parks, athletic fields, golf courses, greenways, and boat-access areas with up to 2 feet of inundation. Low-water crossings may be inundated with up to 2 feet of floodwater and become impassable. Campgrounds and secondary roads may experience floodwater inundation of up to 1 foot.
2.20 ft: Right now

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

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 72° 42° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 73° 45° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 72° 46° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 69° 46° – Wind 11 mph

25 Sun 69° 45° – Wind 11 mph

26 Mon 72° 45° – Wind 6 mph

27 Tue 74° 48° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:48 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Other gauges on the Little River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little River near StarRiver gauge, Little River	1.08 ft	Very low	+0.02 ft	138 mi
Little River at Clark Bridge Road near WinnsboroRiver gauge, Little River	26.79 ft	No reference yet	−0.01 ft	44 mi
Little River near SilverstreetRiver gauge, Little River	2.57 ft	High	−0.02 ft	25 mi
Little River near Mount CarmelRiver gauge, Little River	2.69 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	41 mi
Little River near WashingtonRiver gauge, Little River	3.71 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	74 mi
Little River at Newborn Road near NewbornRiver gauge, Little River	3.06 ft	Very low	+0.05 ft	115 mi
Little River near EatontonRiver gauge, Little River	2.38 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	116 mi
Little River at GA 5, near WoodstockRiver gauge, Little River	0.36 ft	Very low	±0	145 mi
Little River above TownsendRiver gauge, Little River	57.3 cfs	Low	−1.5 cfs	125 mi
Little River near MaryvilleRiver gauge, Little River	5.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	138 mi
Little River near AlcoaRiver gauge, Little River	1.75 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	141 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Rabon Creek near Hickory TavernRiver gauge, North Rabon Creek	5.74 ft	Very high	±0	8 mi
South Rabon Creek near Gray CourtRiver gauge, South Rabon Creek	0.79 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	9 mi
Reedy River near WaterlooRiver gauge, Reedy River	3.24 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	11 mi
Enoree River near WoodruffRiver gauge, Enoree River	0.63 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Saluda River near Ware ShoalsRiver gauge, Saluda River	2.04 ft	Normal	+0.09 ft	14 mi
Durbin Creek above Fountain InnRiver gauge, Durbin Creek	2.20 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	18 mi
Tyger River near WoodruffRiver gauge, Tyger River	129 cfs	Low	−12.0 cfs	18 mi
Reedy River above Fork ShoalsRiver gauge, Reedy River	4.26 ft	Low	+0.08 ft	20 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Little River at Laurens higher than last year?

No, it is 0.02 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.22 ft.

What is flood stage for the Little River at Laurens?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.80 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Little River at Laurens in late October?

The median for late October is 2.12 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.96 ft and 2.24 ft, based on 6 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 Little River at Laurens today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.20 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Little River at Laurens rising or falling?

Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Little River at Laurens normal?

High for late October. Compared with 6 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:021671101 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.50075, -82.00894 (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	2.20 ft	2026-10-21 04:00	Provisional
Flow	6.8 cfs	2026-10-21 04:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Little River at Laurens (usgs:021671101). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/little-river-at-laurens

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