Is the Edisto River flooding?
The Edisto River is tracked by 4 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 Edisto River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Edisto River near Givhans, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.50 ft in February 1925, carrying 24,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (92 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.94 ft, 15.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edisto River near Branchville, SC | No flooding | 1.53 ft | 8.5 ft | |
| Edisto River below Canadys, SC | No flooding | 12.27 ft | 18.5 ft | |
| Edisto River near Givhans, SC | No flooding | 1.94 ft | 10 ft | |
| Edisto River below Jacksonboro, SC | No flood stage defined | 10.38 ft | — |