River stage
Lynches River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Lynches River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Lynches River levels, gauge by gauge
The Lynches River is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bishopville | 7.45 ft | no flood stage set |
| Effingham | 2.41 ft | normal, rising |
| I-95 | 7.36 ft | no flood stage set |
| Johnsonville | 22.29 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lake City | 14.19 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Lynches River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Effingham, SC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Little Pee Dee River 4 gauges
- Black Creek (SC) 4 gauges
- Pee Dee River 13 gauges
- Black River (NC, SC) 9 gauges
- Santee River 4 gauges
- Waccamaw River 9 gauges
- Congaree River 5 gauges
- Cedar Creek (SC) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lynches River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Lynches River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Lynches River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Effingham is at 2.41 ft.
Where is the Lynches River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Lynches River in South Carolina.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.