Lake Greenwood Tailrace near Chappells water level
River gauge, Lake Greenwood Tailrace, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Low for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 309 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Lake Greenwood Tailrace near Chappells: the gauge reads 6.32 ft, below normal for late October.
The median for late October is 6.79 ft, based on 32 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.47 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 6.31 ft, a difference of +0.01 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 6.19 ft – 11.55 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.79 ft0.47 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 6.16 ft – 8.31 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.31 ft+0.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.19 ft – 11.55 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.18 ft – 18.33 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.04 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Greenwood near ChappellsLake, Lake Greenwood | 438.26 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 0.4 mi |
| Saluda River at ChappellsRiver gauge, Saluda River | 1.74 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Wilson Creek at Ninety SixRiver gauge, Wilson Creek | 2.78 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 8 mi |
| Little River near SilverstreetRiver gauge, Little River | 2.57 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Big Creek at Big Creek Road near SaludaRiver gauge, Big Creek | 63.91 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Little Saluda River near SaludaRiver gauge, Little Saluda River | 3.80 ft | Normal | +0.17 ft | 15 mi |
| Bush River near ProsperityRiver gauge, Bush River | 2.27 ft | Very high | −0.04 ft | 17 mi |
| Reedy River near WaterlooRiver gauge, Reedy River | 3.24 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Lake Greenwood Tailrace near Chappells higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.31 ft.
What is a normal level for Lake Greenwood Tailrace near Chappells in late October?
The median for late October is 6.79 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.16 ft and 8.31 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 Lake Greenwood Tailrace near Chappells today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:00 AM EDT, the water level was 6.32 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lake Greenwood Tailrace near Chappells rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 1.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Lake Greenwood Tailrace near Chappells normal?
Low for late October. Compared with 32 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02166501(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.16763, -81.90789(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 6.32 ft | 2026-10-21 07:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 309 cfs | 2026-10-21 07:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Lake Greenwood Tailrace near Chappells (usgs:02166501). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/lake-greenwood-tailrace-near-chappells
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