Coosawhatchie River near Hampton
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 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.4 ft on Aug 7, 2024 (historic crest)
- 9.8 ft on Aug 31, 2023 (historic crest)
- 9.4 ft on Oct 9, 2016 (historic crest)
- 9.4 ft on Feb 19, 2021 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.4 ft | Record level reached as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Hurricane Matthew which made landfall near McClellanville, SC as a Category 1 hurricane on October 8th, 2016. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | At 12 feet water will be at the bottom of the bridge on Hickory Hill Road closest to Wildwood Drive. |
| 14.0 ft | At 14 feet water will be at the bottom of the Highway 601 bridge. Water will also be at the bottom of the bridge on Hickory Hill Road closest to Pocotaligo Road. |
| 15.0 ft | At 15 feet water will flow over the bridge on Hickory Hill Road closest to Pocotaligo Road. |
| 16.0 ft | At 16 feet water will impact the road surface on the Highway 601 bridge and will flow over the bridge on Hickory Hill Road closest to Wildwood Drive. |
| 18.0 ft | At 18 feet water will flow over the Highway 601 bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS North Charleston · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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