Edisto River near Givhans, SC
Is Edisto River near Givhans, SC flooding right now?
Edisto River near Givhans, SC measured 1.94 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.1 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.94 ft
Streamflow
535 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.5 ft on Sun, Feb 1, 1925.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 13.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.5 ft | 1925-02-01 |
| 17.28 ft | 1945-09-21 |
| 17.21 ft | 2024-08-11 |
| 17 ft | 1904-08-01 |
| 16.06 ft | 2015-10-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Edisto River below Canadys, SC | 8.0 mi | Dorchester County |
| Four Hole Swamp near Dorchester, SC | 8.2 mi | Dorchester County |
| Great Cypress Swamp near Ridgeville, SC | 8.4 mi | Dorchester County |
| Ashley River near Summerville S C | 9.0 mi | Dorchester County |
| Sawmill Branch at Ashley Drive near Summerville, SC | 12.2 mi | Dorchester 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.