Edisto River near Givhans water level

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

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Low for mid-October

Water level

2.33ft Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM EDT (43 min ago)

Flow: 667 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 fall to 2.30 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:56 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Low water at Edisto River near Givhans: the gauge reads 2.33 ft, below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.32 ft below the median of 3.65 ft for mid-October, based on 33 years of readings. It is 7.67 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 6.24 ft (−3.91 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.30 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.63 ft – 3.30 ft.

Compared with 33 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.65 ft1.32 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.59 ft – 9.62 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (33 years of records)
Same day last year: 6.24 ft−3.91 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.63 ft – 3.30 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.48 ft – 9.74 ft
Highest on record: 17.50 ftFebruary 1, 1925
Lowest on record: 0.56 ftAugust 17, 2002
Forecast peak: 2.40 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM

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 10.00 ft.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft: major flooding occurs as the entire flood plain is inundated from Holly Ridge to Highway 17. Extensive damage occurs to homes and cabins throughout this area and most river access roads are impassable. Flooding will also impede travel as portions of major roadways are closed to traffic including Parkers Ferry Road, Camp Buddy Road, and Wire Road.
14.20 ft: numerous homes along Happiness Lane are flooded. Water covers most of Hideaway Lane.
13.00 ft: some homes near the end of Happiness Lane are flooded. Most homes and cabins along the river between Holly Ridge and Norman Landing are accessible only by boat. Flooding will also impact portions of Parkers Ferry Road.
12.50 ft: lower portions of Hideaway Lane flood. Water also covers the driveways in the Harts Bluff community.
12.00 ft: most homes on Happiness Lane are accessible only by boat. Flooding also occurs along roadways south of Highway 17 Alternate including Martins Landing Road.
10.00 ft: water affects the ends of numerous river access roads including Happiness Lane, Canon Road, Cardinal Lane, Huckleberry Hill Lane, and Gator Walk.
2.33 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: 50 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	17.50 ft	February 1, 1925
2	17.28 ft	September 21, 1945
3	17.21 ft	August 11, 2024
4	17.00 ft	August 1, 1904
5	16.06 ft	October 8, 2015
6	15.84 ft	June 14, 1973
7	15.70 ft	September 11, 1928
8	15.54 ft	January 16, 1993
9	15.51 ft	September 9, 1979
10	15.50 ft	September 1, 1924

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 71° 53° – Wind 15 mph

18 Sun 63° 46° – Wind 12 mph

19 Mon 69° 47° – Wind 10 mph

20 Tue 74° 48° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 73° 51° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 72° 48° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 73° 49° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:44 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Edisto River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Edisto River near BranchvilleRiver gauge, Edisto River	1.94 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	26 mi
Edisto River below CanadysRiver gauge, Edisto River	12.44 ft	Very low	+0.03 ft	8 mi
Edisto River below JacksonboroRiver gauge, Edisto River	9.17 ft	No reference yet	−1.10 ft	19 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ashley River at Cooke CrossroadsTidal gauge, Ashley River	14.08 ft	Normal	−1.90 ft	12 mi
Ashley River below SummervilleTidal gauge, Ashley River	8.66 ft	Very low	−2.06 ft	16 mi
Ireland Creek at Us-15 at WalterboroRiver gauge, Ireland Creek	2.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	18 mi
Back River at Dupont Intake near KittredgeTidal gauge, Back River	16.69 ft	Normal	+0.17 ft	25 mi
Ashley River near North CharlestonTidal gauge, Ashley River	10.47 ft	Very high	−0.71 ft	25 mi
West Branch Cooper River at Pimlico near Moncks CornerTidal gauge, West Branch Cooper River	12.57 ft	Normal	+0.12 ft	26 mi
Cooper River near Goose CreekTidal gauge, Cooper River	16.56 ft	Normal	−0.46 ft	26 mi
Cooper River at Filbin Creek at North CharlestonTidal gauge, Cooper River	11.83 ft	Very high	−1.60 ft	27 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Edisto River near Givhans compare with last year?

It is 3.91 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.24 ft.

What is flood stage for the Edisto River near Givhans?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.67 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Edisto River near Givhans in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.65 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.59 ft and 9.62 ft, based on 33 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 near Givhans today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM EDT, the water level was 2.33 ft. Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Edisto River near Givhans rising or falling?

Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.50 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Edisto River near Givhans normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 33 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:02175000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.02795, -80.39149 (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	2.33 ft	2026-10-20 17:30	Provisional
Flow	667 cfs	2026-10-20 17:30	Provisional

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