Edisto River below Canadys water level

Name: Edisto River below Canadys water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Edisto River, South Carolina, United States

Directions

Very low for mid-October

Water level

12.41ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 646 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

The forecast expects the river to rise to 12.70 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:10 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Low water at Edisto River below Canadys: the gauge reads 12.41 ft, far below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.34 ft below the median of 13.75 ft for mid-October, based on 5 years of readings. It is 6.09 ft below the flood stage of 18.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 15.00 ft (−2.59 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 12.70 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 11.92 ft – 12.46 ft.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 13.75 ft1.34 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 13.06 ft – 15.88 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
Same day last year: 15.00 ft−2.59 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 11.92 ft – 12.46 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 11.87 ft – 18.40 ft
Highest on record: 23.91 ftNovember 11, 2024
Forecast peak: 12.70 ftThursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

For reference, flood stage is 18.50 ft.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft: Extensive major flooding will inundate the entire stretch of the Edisto River from around Cat Hole downstream to below Canadys. Nearly all river access roads will be likely be flooded and impassable, and most homes along the river will likely only be accessible by boat. Any non-elevated homes near the river will experience damaging flooding as well. Also, Sidneys Road near the gage location will likely be flooded and closed.
20.00 ft: Flood waters from the Edisto River will impact a large area from around Cat Hole downstream to below Canadys. Nearly all river access roads will be impacted, with several roads likely impassable and inundated with 1 to 2 feet of water. Impacted roads will include Biscayne Court, Salcro Lane, Serenity Bluff Lane, Sandy Landing Lane, Cannon Road, Hobbie Lane, Deep River Road, Badger Lane, Blackwater Trail, Deepwater Trail, River Rest Lane, Ron Court, and Rio Vista Lane.
18.50 ft: Minor flooding will impact areas along the Edisto River from around Cat Hole to below Canadys. Weeks Landing at Highway 15 will flood and become inaccessible. Water will impact several roads along the river including Sandy Landing Lane, Blackwater Trail, and Deepwater Trail.
12.41 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	23.91 ft	November 11, 2024
2	23.05 ft	August 10, 2024
3	19.95 ft	March 12, 2024
4	19.91 ft	May 19, 2025
5	19.57 ft	September 2, 2023
6	19.55 ft	February 17, 2023
7	19.40 ft	February 4, 2023
8	19.40 ft	June 27, 2023
9	19.34 ft	April 13, 2022
10	19.21 ft	April 18, 2023

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 72° 53° – Wind 15 mph

18 Sun 64° 47° – Wind 12 mph

19 Mon 68° 47° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 74° 47° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 73° 51° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 72° 48° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 73° 49° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:45 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Edisto River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Edisto River near BranchvilleRiver gauge, Edisto River	1.90 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	18 mi
Edisto River near GivhansRiver gauge, Edisto River	2.54 ft	Low	−0.21 ft	8 mi
Edisto River below JacksonboroRiver gauge, Edisto River	10.49 ft	No reference yet	+1.36 ft	22 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ireland Creek at Us-15 at WalterboroRiver gauge, Ireland Creek	2.62 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Ashley River at Cooke CrossroadsTidal gauge, Ashley River	14.16 ft	Normal	+0.89 ft	20 mi
Ashley River below SummervilleTidal gauge, Ashley River	7.84 ft	Very low	−0.71 ft	24 mi
Cow Castle Creek near BowmanRiver gauge, Cow Castle Creek	0.85 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	24 mi
Combahee River near YemasseeRiver gauge, Combahee River	7.32 ft	Normal	+0.88 ft	30 mi
Salkehatchie River near MileyRiver gauge, Salkehatchie River	2.25 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	31 mi
Back River at Dupont Intake near KittredgeTidal gauge, Back River	16.92 ft	High	+1.00 ft	33 mi
Ashley River near North CharlestonTidal gauge, Ashley River	8.28 ft	Very low	−0.11 ft	33 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Edisto River below Canadys compare with last year?

It is 2.59 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 15.00 ft.

What is flood stage for the Edisto River below Canadys?

The official flood stage is 18.50 ft. The level is currently 6.09 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Edisto River below Canadys in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 13.75 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 13.06 ft and 15.88 ft, based on 5 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 Edisto River below Canadys today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT, the water level was 12.41 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Edisto River below Canadys rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Edisto River below Canadys normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 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:02174055 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.06167, -80.52439 (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	12.41 ft	2026-10-19 13:30	Provisional
Flow	646 cfs	2026-10-19 13:30	Provisional

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