Is the Pen Branch flooding?
The Pen Branch 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 Pen Branch is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Pen Branch at Road a-13 Savannah River Site, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 6.08 ft on 2 August 1991, carrying 970 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1978 (24 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Branch at Rd B, at Savannah River Site, SC | No current data | — | — | — |
| Pen Branch at Road a-13 Savannah River Site, SC | No current data | — | — | — |
| Pen Branch at Columbia, SC | No flood stage defined | 0.81 ft | — |