River stage
Kingstree, Black River
- River level
- 2.07 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.56 ft
- Recent high
- 3.50 ft
- Recent low
- 1.49 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS KINS1
- 30-day change
- +0.10 ft
- Average
- 1.98 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 22.65 ft
In brief
The Black River at Kingstree, SC read 2.07 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.93 ft below action stage. That is 0.10 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge KINS1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.65 ft | 2015-10-07 |
| 2 | 19.77 ft | 1973-06-15 |
| 3 | 18.00 ft | 1928-09-21 |
| 4 | 16.41 ft | 2016-10-10 |
| 5 | 16.07 ft | 1945-09-20 |
| 6 | 15.60 ft | 1928-09-08 |
| 7 | 15.40 ft | 1916-07-17 |
| 8 | 15.35 ft | 1994-12-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Flood waters will affect low lying areas along the river especially upstream from the Highway 52 bridge.
- 14.00 ft
Flood 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.
- 16.00 ft
Flood waters will flow into some homes in the Kingstree area. Extensive flooding will occur along the remainder of the river.
- 18.00 ft
Flood waters will begin to overflow Highways 52 and 261 causing some closures. Some evacuations may become necessary in the Kingstree area.
- 19.70 ft
Flood 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Black River flooding at Kingstree?
No. The Black River at Kingstree is at 2.07 ft, 8.93 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Kingstree?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Black River has been at Kingstree?
The highest crest on record is 22.65 ft, on 2015-10-07.
Is the Black River high or low right now at Kingstree?
At 2.07 ft it is higher than 66% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge KINS1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02136000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.