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SwedenBlack River at Sc51 near Rhems water level
River gauge, Black River, South Carolina, United States
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What this means
The Black River at Sc51 near Rhems reads 12.26 ft as of Oct 20, 2026, 11:20 AM EDT. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has risen 0.26 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 10.52 ft and 13.05 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 25.17 ftOctober 9, 2015
Floating and fishing near Black River at Sc51 near Rhems
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.17 ft | October 9, 2015 |
| 2 | 17.39 ft | October 15, 2016 |
| 3 | 14.79 ft | December 17, 2023 |
| 4 | 14.65 ft | September 16, 2018 |
| 5 | 14.19 ft | October 16, 2025 |
| 6 | 14.18 ft | August 17, 2024 |
| 7 | 14.02 ft | September 27, 2024 |
| 8 | 13.47 ft | September 8, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Black River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River near TomahawkRiver gauge, Black River | 2.30 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 105 mi |
| Black River at KingstreeRiver gauge, Black River | 2.13 ft | Very low | −0.10 ft | 26 mi |
| Black River near AndrewsRiver gauge, Black River | 19.08 ft | No reference yet | +0.10 ft | 9 mi |
| Black River near DunbarRiver gauge, Black River | 16.35 ft | Normal | +0.27 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Black River near PlantersvilleRiver gauge, Black River | 12.81 ft | No reference yet | +0.16 ft | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw River near Hagley Land. near Pawleys IslandTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 15.87 ft | Low | −0.06 ft | 15 mi |
| Turkey Creek near MaryvilleRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 1.21 ft | Very low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Waccamaw River near Pawleys IslandTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 5.30 ft | Normal | +0.14 ft | 16 mi |
| Pee Dee River at Highway 701 near BucksportRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 11.50 ft | Normal | +0.23 ft | 16 mi |
| Waccamaw River at BucksportTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 17.45 ft | Normal | +0.27 ft | 19 mi |
| Little Pee Dee River near ConwayRiver gauge, Little Pee Dee River | 10.93 ft | Very low | −0.07 ft | 22 mi |
| Santee River near JamestownRiver gauge, Santee River | 3.17 ft | Normal | +0.30 ft | 23 mi |
| North Santee River near North SanteeEstuary gauge, North Santee River | 4.67 ft | Low | −0.36 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Black River at Sc51 near Rhems today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:20 AM EDT, the water level was 12.26 ft. Up 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Black River at Sc51 near Rhems rising or falling?
Up 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Black River at Sc51 near Rhems normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Black River at Sc51 near Rhems?
The highest level on record is 25.17 ft on October 9, 2015.
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:02136070(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.54719, -79.40150(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 | 12.26 ft | 2026-10-20 15:20 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Black River at Sc51 near Rhems (usgs:02136070). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/black-river-at-sc51-near-rhems
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.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer