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SwedenEdisto River near Branchville water level
River gauge, Edisto River, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 679 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.10 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:29 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Edisto River near Branchville, where the gauge shows 1.94 ft.
It is 6.56 ft below the flood stage of 8.50 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.10 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 PM. There is still 6.56 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 1.78 ft – 1.94 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 14.09 ftNovember 9, 2024
- Forecast peak
- 2.10 ftThursday, October 22 at 02:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 8.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
- Extensive flooding from about Embree downstream to Cat Hole. Nearly all secondary roads leading to the river banks will be flooded, with many becoming inaccessible. Most homes along the river become isolated and non-elevated homes will experience flood damage.
- 10.00 ft
- A large area from Embree downstream to about Cat Hole will become flooded. Multiple secondary roads to residential locations along the river become flooded, including Hope Rd and Whaley Ct. Some may become impassable.
- 8.50 ft
- Swamp lands along the Edisto River start to become inundated from near Embree to around Cat Hole. Minor flooding will begin impacting unpaved secondary and tertiary roads near the river.
- 1.94 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.09 ft | November 9, 2024 |
| 2 | 11.44 ft | September 3, 1964 |
| 3 | 10.64 ft | August 9, 2024 |
| 4 | 9.13 ft | May 16, 2025 |
| 5 | 8.32 ft | February 15, 2023 |
| 6 | 8.24 ft | April 16, 2023 |
| 7 | 8.14 ft | February 3, 2023 |
| 8 | 8.11 ft | September 3, 2023 |
| 9 | 7.77 ft | April 3, 2023 |
| 10 | 6.49 ft | May 25, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Edisto River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edisto River below CanadysRiver gauge, Edisto River | 12.44 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 18 mi |
| Edisto River near GivhansRiver gauge, Edisto River | 2.41 ft | Low | −0.16 ft | 26 mi |
| Edisto River below JacksonboroRiver gauge, Edisto River | 12.13 ft | No reference yet | +0.88 ft | 36 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow Castle Creek near BowmanRiver gauge, Cow Castle Creek | 0.85 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
| South Fork Edisto River near BambergRiver gauge, South Fork Edisto River | 8.14 ft | Normal | +0.12 ft | 17 mi |
| Salkehatchie River near MileyRiver gauge, Salkehatchie River | 2.17 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 19 mi |
| South Fork Edisto River near CopeRiver gauge, South Fork Edisto River | 7.97 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 20 mi |
| Ireland Creek at Us-15 at WalterboroRiver gauge, Ireland Creek | 2.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 20 mi |
| North Fork Edisto River at OrangeburgRiver gauge, North Fork Edisto River | 3.30 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 21 mi |
| Little Salkehatchie River below DenmarkRiver gauge, Little Salkehatchie River | 4.93 ft | Very low | −0.07 ft | 21 mi |
| Sunnyside Canal at OrangeburgRiver gauge, Sunnyside Canal | 0.48 ft | Very low | ±0 | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Edisto River near Branchville?
The official flood stage is 8.50 ft. The level is currently 6.56 ft below it.
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 Edisto River near Branchville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.94 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Edisto River near Branchville rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Edisto River near Branchville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Edisto River near Branchville?
The highest level on record is 14.09 ft on November 9, 2024.
Is Edisto River near Branchville expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.10 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 02:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02174000(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.17655, -80.80121(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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.94 ft | 2026-10-20 12:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 679 cfs | 2026-10-20 12:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Edisto River near Branchville (usgs:02174000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/edisto-river-near-branchville
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