South Tyger River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the South Tyger River is flowing at 26 cfs below Duncan, SC — 62% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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South Tyger River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Duncan, the South Tyger River is running 26 cfs — 62% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 62% of normal).
How the South Tyger River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Duncan737 ft 26 cfs62%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per South Tyger River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (62%).
South Tyger River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
South Tyger River Below Duncan SC
Oct 3, 2:45 AM · USGS 02158408 |
26 cfs | 62% | -2% | 3.81 ft | 737 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the South Tyger River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
South Tyger River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
South Tyger River
The South Tyger River is a 27-mile-long river in the northwestern part of South Carolina, USA. The river has a rich history as it played a significant role in the industrial development of the region, with many mills built along its banks during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the river is mainly used for recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The South Tyger River is also used for agricultural purposes, providing irrigation water for farms and crops. The river flows into the Lake Bowen reservoir, which provides drinking water to the surrounding areas. The Lake Bowen Dam, located on the river, was built in the 1930s and is used for flood control and hydropower generation.
Fishing near the South Tyger River
About the South Tyger River
How is the South Tyger River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the South Tyger River is flowing at 26 cfs below Duncan, SC, about 62% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the South Tyger River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the South Tyger River is at 62% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.