Is the Santee River flooding?

South Carolina · 4 gauges · South Carolina river levels

The Santee 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 Santee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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.

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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 Santee River near Pineville, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 31.10 ft on 23 September 1945, carrying 155,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1943 (83 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.21 ft, 28.9 ft below that record.

Drains 14,700 sq mi · gauge elevation 22 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Santee River near Jamestown, SCNo flooding1.79 ft10 ft
Santee River at Lake Marion Tailrace near Pineville, SCNo flood stage defined27.73 ft
Santee River near Pineville, SCNo flood stage defined2.21 ft
Santee River near Russellville, SCNo flood stage defined9.81 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.