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Lawton Creek

River

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Use caution

Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.

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Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. โ€” USGS gauge 02176702, as of Aug 23, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Gage height
0.16 ft
water level

No official beach-advisory feed for South Carolina yet โ€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MACKAY CRK AT CC HAIGH LANDING NR HILTON HEAD, SC (5.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Lawton Creek

H: 86ยฐ L: 75ยฐ
Heavy rain
Heavy rain
85ยฐ
|
Feels like 96ยฐ
Precipitation
86%
Humidity
80%
Wind
14 mph
UV Index
7.3
Water Conditions:
๐ŸŠPerfect for swimming๐ŸงดHigh UV - use sunscreen๐ŸŒง๏ธRain expected
12 AM
Heavy rain
77ยฐ
3 AM
Heavy rain at times
77ยฐ
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
75ยฐ
9 AM
Heavy rain at times
78ยฐ
12 PM
Heavy rain
85ยฐ
3 PM
Heavy rain
85ยฐ
6 PM
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
85ยฐ
9 PM
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
83ยฐ

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lawton Creek?
Lawton Creek is a river in South Carolina.
Can you swim at Lawton Creek?
Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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