River stage
Congaree River
- River level
- 2
- Status
- Flooding
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 2
- Above action stage
- 1
- Overall
- Flooding
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Congaree River reported, and 2 were above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Congaree River levels, gauge by gauge
The Congaree River is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Eastman | 117.70 ft | above minor flood stage |
| Cayce | 106.10 ft | no flood stage set |
| Columbia | 11.26 ft | above action stage |
| Congaree National Park | 16.27 ft | above minor flood stage |
| Fort Motte | 80.37 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Congaree River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Columbia, SC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Cedar Creek (SC) 2 gauges
- Black Creek (SC) 4 gauges
- Edisto River 4 gauges
- Lynches River 5 gauges
- Santee River 4 gauges
- Saluda River 7 gauges
- Wildcat Creek (SC) 1 gauge
- Fishing Creek (SC) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Congaree River flooding right now?
2 of the 5 reporting gauges on the Congaree River are above flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Congaree River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Carolina Eastman is at 117.70 ft; Columbia is at 11.26 ft; Congaree National Park is at 16.27 ft.
Where is the Congaree River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Congaree River in South Carolina.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.