February 2

Lake Greenwood water levels are down to 434.37 (full pool is 440.0) and while the whole lake is still muddy there had been the slightest clearing – before this round of rain. Morning surface water temperatures are still around 48-49 degrees. 

February 2

Morning surface water temperatures around Edisto Island are about 54-56 degrees. With all the rain the South Edisto is fairly tannic while the North Edisto is cleaner.    

February 2

Lake Russell water levels are at 473.21 (full pool is 475.00) and the lake ranges from stained to muddy. Morning surface water temperatures are around 50 degrees. 

February 2

Santee Cooper water levels are at 75.05 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and 73.03 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5). Much of the lake is muddy and morning surface water temperatures are in the lower 50s. 

February 2

Lake Keowee is at 97.9% of full pool and clarity is high on the main lake with the backs of major creeks stained. Morning surface water temperatures are nearing their winter lows with readings in the low 50s over most of the lake and just over 60 degrees near the power plant discharge.

February 2

Lake Murray water levels are up to 353.57 (full pool is 360.00) and the upper end of the lake is muddy and filled with trash while the lake gradually improves as you go towards the dam. Surface water temperatures are still in the upper 40s and lower 50s. 

January 27

Lake Russell water levels are down to 474.17 (full pool is 475.00) and the whole lake is muddy to stained. The backs of creeks and up the rivers the water is muddy, and even the water by the dam is not clear. Morning surface water temperatures are around 49-50 degrees. 

January 19

Morning surface water temperatures have gotten back to about 55 inshore around Hilton Head, and probably as a result clarity is still very good but slightly down. 

January 26

Lake Wylie is at 98.2% of full pool and more mud is on the way. Morning surface water temperatures are around 50 degrees. 

January 26

Lake Wateree is at 94.7% of full pool and the entire lake is still muddy. Water temperatures are around 50 degrees. 

January 26

Lake Hartwell water levels are up to 658.02 (full pool is 660.00) and the lake is once again getting muddy. Morning surface water temperatures are around 50-51 degrees.

January 26

Clarks Hill water levels are way up to 329.69 (full pool is 330.00) and much of the lake is muddy. Morning surface water temperatures are in the lower 50s. 

January 26

Lake Greenwood water levels have shot up to 435.05 (full pool is 440.0) and the whole lake is red with mud. Morning surface water temperatures are now around 48-49 degrees. 

January 26

Lake Monticello water temperatures range from 53-59 degrees, depending on section of the lake.  Near the power plant is warmer.  Visibility is 3-5 feet and water levels typically fluctuate daily.  

January 26

Lake Jocassee is at 98.9% of full pool and the water is stained in the creeks but clear on the big water. Morning surface water temperatures are around 53 or 54 degrees.  

January 25

Lake Keowee is up to 99.3% of full pool. 

January 26

Lake Murray water levels have jumped further to 352.44 (full pool is 360.00) and another wall of mud is coming down the lake. Morning surface water temperatures are in the low 50s. 

January 26

Santee Cooper water levels are at 74.29 in Lake Marion (full pool is 76.8) and 73.36 in Lake Moultrie (full pool is 75.5). Parts of the lake are muddy and morning surface water temperatures are in the lower 50s.