Is the Black River flooding?

South Carolina · 9 gauges · South Carolina river levels

The Black River is tracked by 9 USGS streamgauges in South Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Black River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 9 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all South Carolina river levels.

data refreshed 2 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Black River at Kingstree, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.65 ft on 6 October 2015, carrying 83,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1893 (133 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.58 ft, 21.1 ft below that record.

Drains 1,252 sq mi · gauge elevation 24 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Black River at Kingstree, SCNo flooding1.58 ft12 ft
Black River near Gable, SCNo current data
Black River at I-95 near Manning, SCNo current data
Black River at Hwy 701 near Georgetown, SCNo current data
Black River at Browns Ferry Rd near Georgetown, SCNo current data
Black River near Andrews, SCNo flood stage defined18.78 ft
Black River at Sc51 near Rhems, SCNo flood stage defined11.70 ft
Black River near Dunbar, SCNo flood stage defined15.47 ft
Black River near Plantersville, SCNo flood stage defined13.79 ft
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.