Is the North Fork Edisto River flooding?

South Carolina · 3 gauges · South Carolina river levels

The North Fork Edisto River is tracked by 3 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 North Fork Edisto River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 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 15 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 North Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.34 ft on 7 November 2024, carrying 17,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1928 (88 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.01 ft, 12.3 ft below that record.

Drains 683 sq mi · gauge elevation 148 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
North Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg, SCNo flooding3.01 ft8 ft
North Fork Edisto River near North, Sc at Hwy 321No current data
North Fork Edisto River at Sc394, above North, SCNo flood stage defined7.31 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.