Stevens Creek at Woodlawn Road near Murphy Village water level

Name: Stevens Creek at Woodlawn Road near Murphy Village water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Stevens Creek, South Carolina, United States

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High for late October

Water level

17.43ft Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 03:00 AM EDT (53 min ago)

Water temperature: 66 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Stevens Creek at Woodlawn Road near Murphy Village: the latest reading is 17.43 ft, above normal for late October.

The median for late October is 16.47 ft, based on 8 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.96 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 16.57 ft, a difference of +0.86 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.20 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 15.99 ft – 18.69 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 66 °F.

Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 16.47 ft0.96 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 14.53 ft – 18.21 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (8 years of records)
Same day last year: 16.57 ft+0.86 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 15.99 ft – 18.69 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 15.34 ft – 19.59 ft
Highest on record: 30.18 ftSeptember 28, 2024

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	30.18 ft	September 28, 2024
2	22.28 ft	April 9, 2025
3	21.81 ft	February 13, 2024
4	21.35 ft	January 5, 2023
5	20.91 ft	March 7, 2024
6	20.69 ft	March 10, 2024
7	20.57 ft	June 23, 2023

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 74° 43° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 76° 46° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 74° 54° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 73° 52° – Wind 12 mph

25 Sun 73° 52° – Wind 13 mph

26 Mon 75° 52° – Wind 9 mph

27 Tue 75° 53° – Wind 3 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:38 AM Sunset 06:49 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on Stevens Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Stevens Creek near ModocRiver gauge, Stevens Creek	2.15 ft	High	−0.01 ft	12 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Savannah Rvr at Stevens Creek Dam near MorganaReservoir, Savannah Rvr	185.13 ft	Normal	−0.17 ft	3.6 mi
Augusta Canal Upper near AugustaRiver gauge, Augusta Canal Upper	6.24 ft	Low	+0.11 ft	4.3 mi
Savannah River near EvansRiver gauge, Savannah River	15.14 ft	High	−0.21 ft	5.6 mi
Uchee Creek at GA 104, near EvansRiver gauge, Uchee Creek	2.35 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	9 mi
Horse Creek at ClearwaterRiver gauge, Horse Creek	10.15 ft	Very low	−0.05 ft	12 mi
Kiokee Creek at GA 104, near EvansRiver gauge, Kiokee Creek	0.28 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	12 mi
Butler Creek below 7th Avenue, at Fort GordonRiver gauge, Butler Creek	3.17 ft	High	−0.02 ft	13 mi
Butler Creek Reservoir at Fort GordonReservoir, Butler Creek Reservoir	27.39 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	13 mi

Questions and answers

Is Stevens Creek at Woodlawn Road near Murphy Village higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.86 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 16.57 ft.

What is a normal level for Stevens Creek at Woodlawn Road near Murphy Village in late October?

The median for late October is 16.47 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 14.53 ft and 18.21 ft, based on 8 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 Stevens Creek at Woodlawn Road near Murphy Village today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:00 AM EDT, the water level was 17.43 ft. Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Stevens Creek at Woodlawn Road near Murphy Village rising or falling?

Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Stevens Creek at Woodlawn Road near Murphy Village normal?

High for late October. Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Stevens Creek at Woodlawn Road near Murphy Village?

The highest level on record is 30.18 ft on September 28, 2024.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:021963601 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.61111, -82.02861 (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	17.43 ft	2026-10-21 07:00	Provisional
Water temperature	66 °F	2026-10-21 07:00	Provisional

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