South Fork Edisto River near Denmark, SC
Is South Fork Edisto River near Denmark, SC flooding right now?
South Fork Edisto River near Denmark, SC measured 4.23 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.8 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.23 ft
Streamflow
263 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.7 ft on Tue, Oct 1, 1929.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 10.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.7 ft | 1929-10-01 |
| 10.91 ft | 1936-04-11 |
| 9.83 ft | 2024-11-08 |
| 9.41 ft | 1964-09-02 |
| 9.05 ft | 1939-03-03 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Edisto River near Cope, SC | 4.9 mi | Bamberg County |
| Rocky Swamp Creek near Norway, SC | 7.1 mi | Orangeburg County |
| South Fork Edisto River near Bamberg, SC | 7.6 mi | Bamberg County |
| Little Salkehatchie River below Denmark, SC | 9.8 mi | Bamberg County |
| North Fork Edisto River near North, Sc at Hwy 321 | 13.7 mi | Orangeburg County |
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