RIVER GAUGE
Lake Murray
Lexington County, South Carolina
Water level355.97 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action359 ft
Minor flood360 ft
Moderate flood363 ft
Major flood365 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 370 ft
Homes and other structures at higher elevations flood. Some peninsulas become islands.
- 365 ft
Homes nearest the lake flood and roads nearest the lake are covered by 2 feet of water.
- 363 ft
Roads nearest Lake Murray flood and homes nearest the lake are threatened by flood water.
- 360 ft
Flood stage - water begins flooding docks along the shoreline of Lake Murray.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2016 | 359.91 ft | — |
| Oct 7, 2015 | 359.65 ft | — |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 359.17 ft | — |
UpstreamSaluda River at Chappells
DownstreamSaluda River below Lake Murray Dam ↗
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