Wateree River Flow Today
As of October 12, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Wateree River is flowing at 7,330 cfs near Camden, SC — 439% of normal for the date and up 12% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Wateree 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 Camden, the Wateree River is running 7,330 cfs — 439% of normal, up 12% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 439% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Camden (+12%).
How the Wateree 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
- Camden121 ft 7,330 cfs439%
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 Wateree River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (439%).
Wateree River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wateree River Near Camden SC
Oct 12, 3:00 AM · USGS 02148000 |
7,330 cfs | 439% | +12% | 11.15 ft | 15.9 ft below | 121 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 Wateree River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Wateree 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).
Wateree River
The Wateree River is a 75-mile-long river flowing through South Carolina, United States. It is formed by the convergence of the Catawba and Wateree rivers and flows into Lake Marion. The river was an important transportation route during the colonial period, and later, it was used to power textile mills. The Wateree Hydroelectric Station was built in 1919, and the Lake Wateree Dam was constructed in 1920. The lake created by the dam is a popular recreational destination for boating, fishing, and camping. The river plays a significant role in agriculture, providing irrigation for crops such as cotton, corn, soybeans, and peanuts. The Wateree River is also home to a diverse range of aquatic species, including bass, catfish, and crappie.
About the Wateree River
How is the Wateree River flowing right now?
As of October 12, 2026, the Wateree River is flowing at 7,330 cfs near Camden, SC, about 439% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Wateree River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Wateree River is at 439% 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.
What is flood stage on the Wateree River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Camden (27.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.