Pacolet River at Us-29 near Converse water level
River gauge, Pacolet River, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 195 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Pacolet River at Us-29 near Converse is at 1.81 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.17 ft above the median of 1.64 ft for mid-October, based on 5 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.65 ft (+0.16 ft).
It has dropped 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.50 ft and 7.43 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.64 ft0.17 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.56 ft – 2.11 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.65 ft+0.16 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.50 ft – 7.43 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.43 ft – 7.43 ft
Floating and fishing near Pacolet River at Us-29 near Converse
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
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 | 6.73 ft | High | −0.06 ft | 11 mi |
| Pacolet River below Lake Blalock near CowpensRiver gauge, Pacolet River | 2.02 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Pacolet River at PacoletRiver gauge, Pacolet River | 9.40 ft | Low | −0.20 ft | 7 mi |
| Pacolet River near SarattRiver gauge, Pacolet River | 5.09 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 19 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawsons Fork Creek at SpartanburgRiver gauge, Lawsons Fork Creek | 3.53 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Thicketty Creek at Cnty Road 42 near GaffneyRiver gauge, Thicketty Creek | 3.04 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| North Pacolet River at FingervilleRiver gauge, North Pacolet River | 3.23 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| North Tyger River near FairmontRiver gauge, North Tyger River | 10.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| North Tyger River below WellfordRiver gauge, North Tyger River | 5.76 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| North Tyger River at WellfordRiver gauge, North Tyger River | 6.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Lake William C. Bowen near FingervilleLake, Lake William C. Bowen | 814.81 ft | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Pacolet River at Us-29 near Converse compare with last year?
It is 0.16 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.65 ft.
What is a normal level for the Pacolet River at Us-29 near Converse in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.64 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.56 ft and 2.11 ft, based on 5 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 Us-29 near Converse today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.81 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Pacolet River at Us-29 near Converse rising or falling?
Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.17 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Pacolet River at Us-29 near Converse normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 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:02155800(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.99367, -81.83344(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 | 1.81 ft | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 195 cfs | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pacolet River at Us-29 near Converse (usgs:02155800). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/pacolet-river-at-us-29-near-converse
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