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SwedenSouth Fork Edisto River near Bamberg water level
River gauge, South Fork Edisto River, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 433 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at South Fork Edisto River near Bamberg, where the gauge shows 8.14 ft.
The median for mid-October is 8.43 ft, based on 35 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.29 ft below typical. It is 7.86 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 8.06 ft, a difference of +0.08 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 7.86 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 6.71 ft – 8.14 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 35 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 8.43 ft0.29 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 6.66 ft – 10.19 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (35 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 8.06 ft+0.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.71 ft – 8.14 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.18 ft – 10.94 ft
- Highest on record
- 15.30 ftNovember 7, 2024
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 16.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- U.S. Highway 301 601 begins flooding north of Bamberg.
- 8.14 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.30 ft | November 7, 2024 |
| 2 | 13.71 ft | May 9, 1998 |
| 3 | 13.31 ft | February 19, 1995 |
| 4 | 13.16 ft | January 13, 1993 |
| 5 | 12.71 ft | August 9, 2024 |
| 6 | 12.35 ft | October 6, 2015 |
| 7 | 12.26 ft | August 24, 2021 |
| 8 | 12.03 ft | March 21, 2003 |
| 9 | 11.56 ft | March 13, 1996 |
| 10 | 11.54 ft | December 26, 2009 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the South Fork Edisto River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Edisto River below MonettaRiver gauge, South Fork Edisto River | 3.86 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 46 mi |
| South Fork Edisto River above SpringfieldRiver gauge, South Fork Edisto River | 10.39 ft | Very low | −0.12 ft | 26 mi |
| South Fork Edisto River near DenmarkRiver gauge, South Fork Edisto River | 5.12 ft | Normal | −0.34 ft | 8 mi |
| South Fork Edisto River near CopeRiver gauge, South Fork Edisto River | 7.97 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 2.8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Salkehatchie River below DenmarkRiver gauge, Little Salkehatchie River | 4.93 ft | Very low | −0.07 ft | 10 mi |
| North Fork Edisto River at OrangeburgRiver gauge, North Fork Edisto River | 3.30 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 13 mi |
| Sunnyside Canal at OrangeburgRiver gauge, Sunnyside Canal | 0.48 ft | Very low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Rocky Swamp Creek near NorwayRiver gauge, Rocky Swamp Creek | 5.14 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Edisto River near BranchvilleRiver gauge, Edisto River | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 17 mi |
| Cow Castle Creek near BowmanRiver gauge, Cow Castle Creek | 0.85 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
| North Fork Edisto River at Sc394, above NorthRiver gauge, North Fork Edisto River | 7.52 ft | Very low | −0.09 ft | 20 mi |
| Salkehatchie River at Sc Highway 64 near BarnwellRiver gauge, Salkehatchie River | 5.87 ft | Very low | ±0 | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the South Fork Edisto River near Bamberg higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.08 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.06 ft.
What is flood stage for the South Fork Edisto River near Bamberg?
The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 7.86 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the South Fork Edisto River near Bamberg in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 8.43 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.66 ft and 10.19 ft, based on 35 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 South Fork Edisto River near Bamberg today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT, the water level was 8.14 ft. Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is South Fork Edisto River near Bamberg rising or falling?
Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.80 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of South Fork Edisto River near Bamberg normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 35 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:02173051(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.33710, -81.01871(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 | 8.14 ft | 2026-10-20 13:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 433 cfs | 2026-10-20 13:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: South Fork Edisto River near Bamberg (usgs:02173051). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/south-fork-edisto-river-near-bamberg
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