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Edisto River near Branchville

National Weather Service gauge EBRS1 · South Carolina · Orangeburg County · 33.1765, -80.8012 · USGS 02174000

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.

Action stage7.5 ft
Minor flooding8.5 ft
Moderate flooding10.0 ft
Major flooding12.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

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

8.5 ftSwamp lands along the Edisto River start to become inundated from near Embree to around Cat Hole. Minor flooding will begin impacting unpaved secondary and tertiary roads near the river.
10.0 ftA large area from Embree downstream to about Cat Hole will become flooded. Multiple secondary roads to residential locations along the river become flooded, including Hope Rd and Whaley Ct. Some may become impassable.
12.0 ftExtensive flooding from about Embree downstream to Cat Hole. Nearly all secondary roads leading to the river banks will be flooded, with many becoming inaccessible. Most homes along the river become isolated and non-elevated homes will experience flood damage.

Forecast office: NWS West Columbia · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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