Smith Branch at North Main St at Columbia, SC
Is Smith Branch at North Main St at Columbia, SC flooding right now?
Smith Branch at North Main St at Columbia, SC measured 1.42 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.6 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.42 ft
Streamflow
64 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.87 ft on Sun, Oct 4, 2015.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8.5 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 15.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.87 ft | 2015-10-04 |
| 15.12 ft | 2013-07-22 |
| 12.65 ft | 2016-08-01 |
| 11.91 ft | 2004-06-27 |
| 11.69 ft | 1995-06-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Broad River below Diversion Dam near Columbia, SC | 1.6 mi | Richland County |
| Broad River at Div. Dam at Columbia, SC | 1.6 mi | Richland County |
| Broad River Div. Canal at Columbia, SC | 2.0 mi | Richland County |
| Broad River near Columbia, SC | 2.3 mi | Richland County |
| Congaree River at Columbia, SC | 2.4 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.