Middle Tyger River near Lyman water level

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

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.88ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 PM EDT (30 min ago)

Flow: 23.2 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

What this means

The gauge at Middle Tyger River near Lyman reads 1.88 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

That puts it 0.10 ft below the median of 1.98 ft for mid-October, based on 25 years of readings. It is 22.12 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.87 ft (+0.01 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.67 ft and 3.17 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.98 ft0.10 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.70 ft – 2.33 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.87 ft+0.01 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.67 ft – 3.17 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.66 ft – 3.17 ft
Highest on record: 7.20 ftJuly 8, 2005

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 24.00 ft, still 22.12 ft away.

What happens at each level

26.00 ft: RIVER OVERTOPS BRIDGE ON GROCE ROAD.
25.00 ft: LYMAN WASTE TREATMENT PLANT WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
24.00 ft: SPRINGFIELD TYGER RIVER COMPLEX UPSTREAM ABOVE DAM WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
3.50 ft: 3.5 INCH IN 6 HOURS CAUSED A 2 FT RISE HERE... IN DROUGHT
1.88 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.20 ft	July 8, 2005
2	6.85 ft	September 8, 2004
3	6.56 ft	March 20, 2003
4	6.41 ft	January 25, 2010
5	5.15 ft	March 2, 2007
6	4.78 ft	June 27, 2006
7	4.74 ft	March 20, 2000
8	3.52 ft	February 24, 2001

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:49 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 64%

Map

Other gauges on the Middle Tyger River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Middle Tyger River near GramlingRiver gauge, Middle Tyger River	7.00 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	9 mi
Middle Tyger River below Lyman Lake, near GreerRiver gauge, Middle Tyger River	3.52 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	4.8 mi
Middle Tyger River at Howell Road near ReidvilleRiver gauge, Middle Tyger River	3.06 ft	No reference yet	−0.09 ft	2.9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South Tyger River below DuncanRiver gauge, South Tyger River	4.15 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	1.4 mi
North Tyger River at WellfordRiver gauge, North Tyger River	6.4 cfs	Very low	±0	2.8 mi
North Tyger River below WellfordRiver gauge, North Tyger River	5.75 ft	High	−0.02 ft	3.9 mi
North Tyger River near FairmontRiver gauge, North Tyger River	10.1 cfs	Very low	+0.1 cfs	4.6 mi
Beaverdam Creek above GreerRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek	1.26 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	4.8 mi
Enoree River at PelhamRiver gauge, Enoree River	3.84 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	8 mi
Rocky Creek near Wade HamptonRiver gauge, Rocky Creek	837.58 ft	Very low	±0	10 mi
Brushy Creek near GreenvilleRiver gauge, Brushy Creek	1.53 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	11 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Middle Tyger River near Lyman compare with last year?

It is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.87 ft.

What is flood stage for the Middle Tyger River near Lyman?

The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 22.12 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Middle Tyger River near Lyman in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.98 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.70 ft and 2.33 ft, based on 25 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 Middle Tyger River near Lyman today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.88 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Middle Tyger River near Lyman rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.55 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Middle Tyger River near Lyman normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 25 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:02157510 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.94012, -82.12344 (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	1.88 ft	2026-10-20 02:45	Provisional
Flow	23.2 cfs	2026-10-20 02:45	Provisional

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