+5.6 cfs (+6.13%) since yesterday
14.5% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Middle Tyger River
was last observed at
97
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
192
acre-ft of water today; about 15%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
669 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-01-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at
4,084 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Middle Tyger River Near Lyman
reporting a streamflow rate of 58.8 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Middle Tyger River Near Gramling
with a gauge stage of 6.91 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Middle Tyger River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 866 ft, the
Middle Tyger River Near Gramling.
Last Updated
2024-04-28
Streamflow
97.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
14.5%
Maximum
4,084.0 cfs
2024-01-10
About the middle tyger river
The Middle Tyger River is a 58-mile long tributary of the Tyger River in South Carolina. It has played an important role in the region's history, serving as a major transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. The river is fed by several smaller streams and has two major reservoirs, Lake Bowen and Lake Blalock, which were constructed for flood control and to provide drinking water to nearby communities. The river's hydrology is influenced by seasonal rainfall patterns and the topography of the surrounding landscape. The Middle Tyger River is a popular destination for recreational activities like fishing, boating, and swimming, and is also used for agricultural purposes, including irrigation and livestock watering.