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    Lake William C. Bowen scenic landscape
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    Live Hydrology TelemetryLast updated: Oct 11, 2026 • 6:18 AM
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    Lake William C. Bowen Water Level & Water Temperature

    South Carolina

    The linked gauge for Lake William C. Bowen reported 815.98 ft at its latest stored observation on Oct 11, 2026, on a rising 30-day trend (+0.30 ft).

    Stage / Gage815.98 ft
    30-Day Trend+0.30 ft
    BenchmarkSurvey Baseline
    Surface TempSensor Pending
    Monitoring Station
    USGS NWIS
    LAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN NEAR FINGERVILLE, SC
    Sensor ID02154950
    Distance2.7 mi away
    Vertical DatumNAVD88
    Photo: Genbao Zhang • CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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    Flood Watch

    ActiveNWS GSP · In effect through Oct 11, 2:00 PM EDT

    Flood Watch issued October 11 at 6:13AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

    Official Warning
    Latest Gage HeightWater Level
    815.98FT GAGE

    Local gage height: 815.98 ft

    Observed Oct 11, 8:45 AMHistory & Readings ↓
    30-Day TrendWater Level
    Rising+0.30 FT

    +0.30 ft net change over past 30 days

    30-Day WindowHistorical Trajectory
    Surface AreaWater Level
    1,534AC

    Verified freshwater recreation waterbody

    Basin MetricSurvey Reference
    Water Temperature
    —PENDING

    Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. LakeRadar does not estimate it from latitude, season, or a different lake.

    Sensor PendingTelemetry Pending

    Water Level

    Last 30 Days
    Surface elevation
    816.0 ft
    ↑ +0.3 ft (7 days)
    817816815814813Sep 11Sep 18Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11816.0 ft
    Provisional USGS reading
    Daily History Table ↓

    Water Temperature (Surface)

    Surface temperature (Estimated Surface Temperature)
    66.0°F
    Estimated

    8277726762Oct 3Oct 6Sep 29Oct 2Oct 566.0°F
    Historical daily estimate
    7-Day forecast
    Forecast uncertainty
    Temperature Guide ↓

    30-Day Gage Height History

    Gage height in feet · Daily observations
    30d Range814.21 – 815.54 ft
    815.54 ft814.88 ft814.21 ftSep 11Sep 25Oct 9

    Recent Gage Height Readings

    Most recent linked-gauge observations, newest first. Gage height in ft .
    Observation DateGage height (ft)24h ChangeApproval Status
    Fri, Oct 9, 2026814.85-0.29 ftProvisional
    Fri, Oct 9, 2026815.14+0.26 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 8, 2026814.88-0.29 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 8, 2026815.17-0.05 ftProvisional
    Wed, Oct 7, 2026815.22+0.29 ftProvisional
    Wed, Oct 7, 2026814.93-0.10 ftProvisional
    Tue, Oct 6, 2026815.03-0.28 ftProvisional
    Tue, Oct 6, 2026815.31-0.23 ftProvisional
    Mon, Oct 5, 2026815.54+0.28 ftProvisional
    Mon, Oct 5, 2026815.26+0.06 ftProvisional
    Sun, Oct 4, 2026815.20-0.33 ftProvisional
    Sun, Oct 4, 2026815.53+1.32 ftProvisional
    Sat, Oct 3, 2026814.21-0.31 ftProvisional
    Sat, Oct 3, 2026814.52—Provisional

    Lake William C. Bowen Water Temperature & Seasonal Thermal Guide

    Seasonal thermal layers, limnology dynamics, and temperature benchmarks.

    Estimated from recent weather conditions. Deeper water may be considerably cooler, especially in stratified lakes.

    Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)68°F – 78°FPrime open water swimming, tubing, and shoreline wading.
    Fall Shoulder (Sep–Nov)56°F – 66°FCool water; active fall bass, trout, and walleye feeding transition.
    Spring Pre-Spawn (Apr–May)48°F – 58°FCold shock hazard; wetsuits recommended and USCG PFD required.
    Winter Min (Dec–Mar)34°F – 44°FSevere immersion hazard; possible surface freezing or ice cover.
    Limnological Note: In temperate freshwater lakes, the epilimnion (surface layer) warms quickly on sunny afternoons, while water below 15–20 feet remains 10–20°F cooler.

    Lake William C. Bowen Swimming & Immersion Suitability

    Real-time open water swimming readiness calculated from atmospheric observations, seasonal limnological thermal baselines, and surface wave dynamics for Lake William C. Bowen
    Forecast & Solar Times →
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    Sensor Pending
    Telemetry Coverage:

    Direct in-situ sensor data is required to compute numeric suitability.

    Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

    Scoring Factors & Telemetry Inputs
    Storms and alertsFlood Watch10% score
    Air temperature67°F62% score
    Water temperatureActive
    Wind9 mph S90% score
    Precipitation chance62%36% score

    Lake William C. Bowen Telemetry & Sensor Provenance

    Physical in-situ monitoring equipment, benchmarks & sensor specifications
    Monitoring StationLAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN NEAR FINGERVILLE, SC
    Station IdentifierStation #02154950
    Coverage TypeDirect in-situ lake sensor
    Vertical DatumNot cataloged
    Sensor Coordinates35.1137° N, 82.0407° W
    Parameters Tracked00062, 62615

    Frequently Asked Questions About Lake William C. Bowen Water

    Common questions about water levels, elevation, and swimming temperature
    What is the current water level at Lake William C. Bowen?+
    The linked gauge's latest stored gage height for Lake William C. Bowen is 815.98 ft. Gage height is not water depth or automatically an elevation above sea level.
    How full is Lake William C. Bowen?+
    LakeRadar cannot determine how full Lake William C. Bowen is because a verified full-pool benchmark is not cataloged.
    What is the full pool elevation for Lake William C. Bowen?+
    A full-pool benchmark is not available from a verified source for Lake William C. Bowen.
    What is the water temperature of Lake William C. Bowen?+
    Water temperature is not available from a verified source for Lake William C. Bowen. LakeRadar does not estimate it from latitude or season.
    How is Lake William C. Bowen's water level measured?+
    The linked gage-height observations for Lake William C. Bowen come from LAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN NEAR FINGERVILLE, SC (automated hydrological monitoring network). LakeRadar stores normalized telemetry from verified in-situ hydrographic sensors.

    Real-time hydrological water levels, surface temperatures, atmospheric forecasts, and marine safety conditions. Return to Lake William C. Bowen Dashboard → · Boating Outlook → · Sailing Guide → · Weather & Forecast → · Fishing Forecast → · Radar & Map →