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Black River at Kingstree

National Weather Service gauge KINS1 · South Carolina · Williamsburg County · 33.6611, -79.8361 · USGS 02136000

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.

Action stage11.0 ft
Minor flooding12.0 ft
Moderate flooding14.0 ft
Major flooding16.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

12.0 ftFlood waters will affect low lying areas along the river especially upstream from the Highway 52 bridge.
14.0 ftFlood waters will continue to affect immediate areas along the river bed. Rising water levels will also reach Highway 41 at Andrews at 14.5 feet.
16.0 ftFlood waters will flow into some homes in the Kingstree area. Extensive flooding will occur along the remainder of the river.
18.0 ftFlood waters will begin to overflow Highways 52 and 261 causing some closures. Some evacuations may become necessary in the Kingstree area.
19.7 ftFlood waters will affect residential streets in Kingstree including Singleton, Scriven, McFarlin, and Cedar. Overflow from a canal on East Main Street near the railroad crossing may damage some stores in the area. Highway 52 and 261 closed.

Forecast office: NWS Wilmington · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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