Edisto River near Branchville, SC
Is Edisto River near Branchville, SC flooding right now?
Edisto River near Branchville, SC measured 1.52 ft on 2026-11-11 13:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.0 ft below its 8.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.52 ft
Streamflow
575 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8.5 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.09 ft on Sat, Nov 9, 2024.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8.5 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 10.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.09 ft | 2024-11-09 |
| 11.44 ft | 1964-09-03 |
| 10.64 ft | 2024-08-09 |
| 9.13 ft | 2025-05-16 |
| 8.32 ft | 2023-02-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Polk Swamp at I-95 above St George, SC | 11.1 mi | Dorchester County |
| Polk Swamp at US-15 below St George, SC | 13.1 mi | Dorchester County |
| Indian Field Swamp at Mulberry Rd near St George, SC | 13.8 mi | Dorchester County |
| Savannah Creek at Ehrhardt, SC | 14.7 mi | Bamberg County |
| Cow Castle Creek near Bowman, SC | 15.1 mi | Orangeburg 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.