N. Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 11.5 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 11.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.3 ft on Nov 7, 2024 (historic crest)
- 14.7 ft on Sep 1, 1928 (historic crest)
- 14.3 ft on Sep 18, 1945 (historic crest)
- 13.7 ft on Oct 6, 2015 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft. |
| 11.0 ft | The river exceeds levee diking at stages above 11 ft. Large areas in the city of Orangeburg will be flooded. |
| 12.0 ft | Secondary roads near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 12 ft. Extensive farmland and lowlands downstream from Orangeburg will be flooded. |
| 14.0 ft | The dike along the river in the city of Orangeburg will be topped. Extensive areas of the city including US Highway 301 and the Edisto Memorial Gardens will be flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS West Columbia · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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