Coosawhatchie River near Hampton, SC
Is Coosawhatchie River near Hampton, SC flooding right now?
Coosawhatchie River near Hampton, SC measured 5.32 ft on 2026-09-22 20:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.32 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.4 ft on Wed, Aug 7, 2024.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 9.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.4 ft | 2024-08-07 |
| 9.85 ft | 2023-08-31 |
| 9.45 ft | 2016-10-09 |
| 9.37 ft | 2021-02-19 |
| 9.24 ft | 2013-07-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Salkehatchie River near Miley, SC | 11.5 mi | Hampton County |
| Coosawhatchie River near Early Branch, SC | 13.6 mi | Hampton County |
| Savannah Creek at Ehrhardt, SC | 18.2 mi | Bamberg County |
| Savannah River near Estill, SC | 19.5 mi | Screven County |
| Combahee River near Yemassee, SC | 19.8 mi | Colleton 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.