Coosawhatchie River at I95 near Ridgeland water level

Name: Coosawhatchie River at I95 near Ridgeland water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Coosawhatchie River, South Carolina, United States

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Very high for late October

Water level

10.25ft Down 0.94 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 04:45 AM EDT (53 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Coosawhatchie River at I95 near Ridgeland is well above normal at 10.25 ft.

That puts it 0.71 ft above the median of 9.54 ft for late October, based on 6 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 9.71 ft (+0.54 ft).

It has dropped 0.94 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.31 ft and 12.12 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 9.54 ft0.71 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 8.96 ft – 10.00 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (6 years of records)
Same day last year: 9.71 ft+0.54 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 5.31 ft – 12.12 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 7.35 ft – 10.67 ft

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 74° 47° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 75° 46° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 73° 53° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 75° 56° – Wind 15 mph

25 Sun 75° 56° – Wind 14 mph

26 Mon 76° 56° – Wind 11 mph

27 Tue 78° 54° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:45 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Coosawhatchie River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Coosawhatchie River near HamptonRiver gauge, Coosawhatchie River	5.32 ft	High	−0.05 ft	21 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Combahee River near YemasseeRiver gauge, Combahee River	6.47 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	10 mi
Beaufort River at BeaufortRiver gauge, Beaufort River	3.70 ft	Low	+0.21 ft	19 mi
Savannah River near ClyoRiver gauge, Savannah River	3.59 ft	Normal	+0.08 ft	21 mi
Ireland Creek at Us-15 at WalterboroRiver gauge, Ireland Creek	2.61 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	27 mi
Ebenezer Creek at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Ebenezer Creek	3.47 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	27 mi
Salkehatchie River near MileyRiver gauge, Salkehatchie River	2.13 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	29 mi
Lake Back River above Lucknow Canal, near LimehouseTidal gauge, Lake Back River	3.85 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	30 mi
Little Back River at Fw Dock, near LimehouseEstuary gauge, Little Back River	3.87 ft	Very high	−0.03 ft	31 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Coosawhatchie River at I95 near Ridgeland compare with last year?

It is 0.54 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.71 ft.

What is a normal level for the Coosawhatchie River at I95 near Ridgeland in late October?

The median for late October is 9.54 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 8.96 ft and 10.00 ft, based on 6 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 Coosawhatchie River at I95 near Ridgeland today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 04:45 AM EDT, the water level was 10.25 ft. Down 0.94 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Coosawhatchie River at I95 near Ridgeland rising or falling?

Down 0.94 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.85 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Coosawhatchie River at I95 near Ridgeland normal?

Very high for late October. Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:021765182 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.58836, -80.92347 (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	10.25 ft	2026-10-21 08:45	Provisional

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