Lynches River at Effingham
Florence County, South Carolina
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 1945 | 21.21 ft | 25,000 cfs |
| Aug 29, 1908 | 20 ft | 18,000 cfs |
| Oct 6, 2015 | 19.7 ft | 16,800 cfs |
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