Lynches River at Effingham
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Florence County, South Carolina on the Lynches River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02132000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
18 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Near record flooding will occur.
18 ft
Extensive flooding will occur.
17.5 ft
Extensive flooding will occur along the river. In addition, flood waters will affect some residential areas up stream near the Sumter County line.
16.5 ft
Water will enter some homes along Roundtree Road. Several homes will be isolated along North Old Georgetown, Roundtree, and Bengause Roads near Effingham and New Hope.
16 ft
Flood waters will affect several homes along the river and isolate those residents without boats.
15.5 ft
Flood waters will affect portions of North Old Georgetown, Roundtree and Bengause Roads near Effingham and New Hope. The roads will be impassable in places.
15 ft
Flood waters will affect roads near Effingham and New Hope. North Old Georgetown, Roundtree and Bengause Roads will flood in low lying areas near the river.
14 ft
Flooding will affect low lying areas along the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 1945 | 21.21 ft | — |
| Sep 21, 1945 | 21.21 ft | — |
| Aug 29, 1908 | 20 ft | — |
| Aug 29, 1908 | 20 ft | — |
| Oct 6, 2015 | 19.73 ft | 16,951 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EFFS1
River
Lynches River
County
Florence, SC
Coordinates
34.0514°N, 79.7542°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lynches River at Effingham?
The Lynches River at Effingham gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02132000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Lynches River at Effingham?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lynches River at Effingham is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lynches River rises?
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Where is the Lynches River at Effingham gauge located?
The gauge is located in Florence County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.0514°N, 79.7542°W. USGS site number: 02132000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.