Santee River near Jamestown
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 33.0 ft on Jul 26, 1916 (historic crest)
- 32.0 ft on Apr 15, 1936 (historic crest)
- 30.0 ft on Aug 26, 1928 (historic crest)
- 29.8 ft on Oct 10, 1929 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | water covers numerous logging roads and inundates timber land adjacent to the river. Most access points to Wee Tee State Forest are cut off. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | several dirt logging roads are impassable. |
| 16.0 ft | water surrounds the residence at the end of Harris Landing Road and the adjacent boat ramp is inaccessible. |
| 17.0 ft | the lower half mile of Harris Landing Road is flooded and impassable and the residence at the end of the road is flooded. Lenuds Ferry boat landing at Highway 41 is inaccessible and the parking lot is flooded. |
| 18.0 ft | the boat landing at the end of Santee Landing Road will be inaccessible. The lower half mile of Corner Loop Road will be impassable due to backwater effects from Pole Branch Creek. Water covers the lower quarter mile of Lawton Farm Lane. |
| 19.0 ft | the lower quarter mile of Lawton Farm Lane is impassable. |
| 22.0 ft | water will surround the residence at the end of Crow Hill Drive and portions of the road will be covered with water due to backwater effects. The lower three quarters of a mile of Corner Loop Road is flooded and a few homes will be impacted. Water will restrict access to Belleflower Way and Belladonna Court and approach a few homes in the Belleflower Plantation subdivision. The residence at the end of Lawton Farm Lane is also surrounded by water and the lower portion of Old Gate Lane is covered by water. |
| 24.0 ft | water will start to enter the lower level of the home at the end of Lawton Farm Lane. |
Forecast office: NWS North Charleston · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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