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Black River at Kingstree water level

River gauge, Black River, South Carolina, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

2.29ft Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
42.3 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 22.65 ft Minor floodstage 12.00 ft Lowest on record -1.20 ft

History

510ftOct 13Oct 15Oct 18Oct 20Oct 23Minor flood stage510ftOct 13Oct 18Oct 23Minor flood stage
510ftSep 20Sep 28Oct 6Oct 15Oct 23Minor flood stage510ftSep 20Oct 6Oct 23Minor flood stage
510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
510ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026510ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Friday, October 23 at 02:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:56 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Black River at Kingstree is running below normal at 2.29 ft.

That puts it 2.06 ft below the median of 4.35 ft for mid-October, based on 40 years of readings. It is 9.71 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 8.73 ft (−6.44 ft).

It has dropped 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Friday, October 23 at 02:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 1.50 ft and 2.54 ft.

Compared with 40 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
4.35 ft2.06 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.08 ft – 10.98 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (40 years of records)
Same day last year
8.73 ft−6.44 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.50 ft – 2.54 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.50 ft – 8.84 ft
Highest on record
22.65 ftOctober 7, 2015
Lowest on record
−1.20 ftMay 22, 1896
Forecast peak
2.30 ftSunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Black River at Kingstree

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 9.71 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

19.70 ft
Flood waters will affect residential streets in Kingstree including Singleton, Scriven, McFarlin, and Cedar. Overflow from a canal on East Main Street near the railroad crossing may damage some stores in the area. Highway 52 and 261 closed.
18.00 ft
Flood waters will begin to overflow Highways 52 and 261 causing some closures. Some evacuations may become necessary in the Kingstree area.
16.00 ft
Flood waters will flow into some homes in the Kingstree area. Extensive flooding will occur along the remainder of the river.
14.00 ft
Flood waters will continue to affect immediate areas along the river bed. Rising water levels will also reach Highway 41 at Andrews at 14.5 feet.
12.00 ft
Flood waters will affect low lying areas along the river especially upstream from the Highway 52 bridge.
2.29 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
122.65 ftOctober 7, 2015
219.77 ftJune 15, 1973
318.00 ftSeptember 21, 1928
416.41 ftOctober 10, 2016
516.07 ftSeptember 20, 1945
615.60 ftSeptember 8, 1928
715.40 ftJuly 17, 1916
815.35 ftDecember 28, 1994
915.22 ftMarch 7, 1971
1015.20 ftJanuary 21, 1925

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on the Black River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Black River near TomahawkRiver gauge, Black River 2.30 ft Low −0.02 ft 116 mi
Black River near AndrewsRiver gauge, Black River 18.90 ft No reference yet +0.24 ft 21 mi
Black River at Sc51 near RhemsRiver gauge, Black River 11.82 ft No reference yet +1.14 ft 26 mi
Black River near DunbarRiver gauge, Black River 15.89 ft Low +0.77 ft 28 mi
Black River near PlantersvilleRiver gauge, Black River 12.82 ft No reference yet +0.12 ft 35 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Santee River near RussellvilleRiver gauge, Santee River 9.80 ft Low +0.01 ft 14 mi
Rediv Canal at Santee River near St StephenRiver gauge, Rediv Canal 7.43 ft Normal −0.06 ft 17 mi
Lake Moultrie at Rediversion near RussellvilleLake, Lake Moultrie 70.52 ft Very low −0.13 ft 20 mi
Santee River near PinevilleRiver gauge, Santee River 626 cfs Normal +1.0 cfs 23 mi
Santee River at Lake Marion Tailrace near PinevilleRiver gauge, Santee River 27.57 ft High ±0 24 mi
Lake Marion near PinevilleLake, Lake Marion 72.96 ft Very low +0.11 ft 24 mi
Santee River near JamestownRiver gauge, Santee River 2.65 ft Low +0.68 ft 26 mi
Lynches River at EffinghamRiver gauge, Lynches River 2.63 ft Low −0.45 ft 27 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Black River at Kingstree compare with last year?

It is 6.44 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.73 ft.

What is flood stage for the Black River at Kingstree?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 9.71 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Black River at Kingstree in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.35 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.08 ft and 10.98 ft, based on 40 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Black River at Kingstree today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.29 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Black River at Kingstree rising or falling?

Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.65 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Black River at Kingstree normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 40 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02136000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
33.66225, -79.83614 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.29 ft 2026-10-19 04:00 Provisional
Flow 42.3 cfs 2026-10-19 04:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Black River at Kingstree (usgs:02136000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/black-river-at-kingstree

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