Congaree River at Congaree Np near Gadsden, SC
Is Congaree River at Congaree Np near Gadsden, SC flooding right now?
Congaree River at Congaree Np near Gadsden, SC measured 3.88 ft on 2026-11-11 14:00:00 UTC. That observation was 11.1 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.88 ft
Streamflow
3,670 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.83 ft on Mon, Oct 5, 2015.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 14.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 16.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.83 ft | 2015-10-05 |
| 19.82 ft | 2024-10-01 |
| 19.54 ft | 2020-02-10 |
| 18.65 ft | 2003-03-23 |
| 18.51 ft | 2024-01-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek at Congaree Np near Gadsden, SC | 2.3 mi | Richland County |
| Big Beaver Creek near St. Matthews, SC | 7.3 mi | Lexington County |
| Gills Creek at Sc 48, near Columbia, SC | 11.8 mi | Richland County |
| Congaree River below Cayce, SC | 12.0 mi | Richland County |
| Congaree River at U.S. Hwy 601 near. Fort Motte, SC | 13.3 mi | Calhoun 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.