Broad River at Alston, SC
Is Broad River at Alston, SC flooding right now?
Broad River at Alston, SC measured 3.69 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 16.3 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.69 ft
Streamflow
1,210 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.48 ft on Mon, Sep 30, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11.5 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 16.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 21.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 26.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.48 ft | 2024-09-30 |
| 29.02 ft | 1903-06-07 |
| 27.99 ft | 2020-02-08 |
| 26.94 ft | 1990-10-14 |
| 26.87 ft | 1990-10-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Broad River near Jenkinsville, SC | 1.4 mi | Fairfield County |
| Little River at Clark Bridge Rd near Winnsboro, SC | 11.2 mi | Fairfield County |
| Hellers Creek near Pomaria, SC | 12.7 mi | Newberry County |
| Cedar Creek near Blythewood, SC | 12.8 mi | Richland County |
| Lake Murray Tailrace near Columbia, SC | 14.3 mi | Lexington County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.