Lynches River Flow
As of 2026-08-10, the Lynches River is flowing at a combined 739 cfs across 2 USGS streamgauges — 88% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 842 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Lynches River was last observed at 739 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,466 acre-ft of water today; about 88% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 842 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2015-10-06 when daily discharge volume was observed at 20,820 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Lynches River At Effingham reporting a streamflow rate of 433 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Lynches River Near Bishopville with a gauge stage of 5.8 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Lynches River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 162 ft, the Lynches River Near Bishopville.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Lynches River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Lynches River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lynches River Near Bishopville
SC
USGS 02131500
|
306 | 5.80 | -33.9 | 93% | 74 | 10,300 | 162 |
|
Lynches River At Effingham
SC
USGS 02132000
|
433 | 3.94 | 6.4 | 112% | 72 | 16,200 | 94 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Lynches River
The Lynches River is a 140-mile-long river that flows through the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. It has played an important role in the area's history, with Native Americans using it for transportation, food, and water. The river was also used by European settlers for transportation and trade. Today, the river is primarily used for recreational purposes such as fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Lake Prestwood Dam, which provides the city of Florence with drinking water. The river also supports agricultural activities in the area, including irrigation for crops such as cotton and soybeans. Despite some pollution concerns, the Lynches River remains an important resource for the region.
Recreation along the Lynches River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Lynches River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Lynches River
How is the Lynches River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-10, the Lynches River is flowing at a combined 739 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 88% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Lynches River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Lynches River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.