Pacolet River at Pacolet water level
River gauge, Pacolet River, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
History
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What this means
At 9.62 ft, the Pacolet River at Pacolet is below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 12.01 ft, based on 6 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.39 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 12.07 ft, a difference of −2.45 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 9.62 ft and 15.90 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 12.01 ft2.39 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 9.39 ft – 12.12 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (6 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 12.07 ft−2.45 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 9.62 ft – 15.90 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 9.40 ft – 15.90 ft
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Pacolet River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacolet River near FingervilleRiver gauge, Pacolet River | 6.84 ft | High | −0.11 ft | 18 mi |
| Pacolet River below Lake Blalock near CowpensRiver gauge, Pacolet River | 2.17 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 11 mi |
| Pacolet River at Us-29 near ConverseRiver gauge, Pacolet River | 1.95 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 7 mi |
| Pacolet River near SarattRiver gauge, Pacolet River | 5.31 ft | Normal | −0.09 ft | 12 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawsons Fork Creek at SpartanburgRiver gauge, Lawsons Fork Creek | 3.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 7 mi |
| Thicketty Creek at Cnty Road 42 near GaffneyRiver gauge, Thicketty Creek | 3.08 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 10 mi |
| Tyger River near WoodruffRiver gauge, Tyger River | 157 cfs | Normal | −21.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Broad River below Ninetynine Island ReservoirRiver gauge, Broad River | 26.27 ft | Normal | −0.31 ft | 16 mi |
| Broad River near BlacksburgRiver gauge, Broad River | 3.08 ft | Normal | −0.34 ft | 17 mi |
| Fairforest Creek near UnionRiver gauge, Fairforest Creek | 68.9 cfs | Normal | −6.8 cfs | 17 mi |
| Gaston Shoals Reservoir above BlacksburgReservoir, Gaston Shoals Reservoir | 92.98 ft | Very low | −1.18 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Pacolet River at Pacolet higher than last year?
No, it is 2.45 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 12.07 ft.
What is a normal level for the Pacolet River at Pacolet in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 12.01 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.39 ft and 12.12 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 Pacolet River at Pacolet today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 AM EDT, the water level was 9.62 ft. Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Pacolet River at Pacolet rising or falling?
Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 3.91 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Pacolet River at Pacolet normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 6 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:02156350(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.92123, -81.74239(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 | 9.62 ft | 2026-10-19 06:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pacolet River at Pacolet (usgs:02156350). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/pacolet-river-at-pacolet
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