Is the South Fork Edisto River flooding?

South Carolina · 5 gauges · South Carolina river levels

The South Fork Edisto River is tracked by 5 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 South Fork Edisto River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 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 16 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 South Fork Edisto River near Denmark, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.70 ft in 1930, carrying 17,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1930 (94 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.23 ft, 7.5 ft below that record.

Drains 720 sq mi · gauge elevation 155 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
South Fork Edisto River near Denmark, SCNo flooding4.23 ft11 ft
South Fork Edisto River near Cope, SCNo flooding7.28 ft
South Fork Edisto River near Bamberg, SCNo flooding7.04 ft16 ft
South Fork Edisto River below Monetta, SCNo flood stage defined3.72 ft
South Fork Edisto River above Springfield, SCNo flood stage defined10.22 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.