River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CEAS1
In brief
The Congaree River at Carolina Eastman, SC read 117.70 ft on Oct 13, 2026, above minor flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CEAS1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126.95 ft | 1976-10-12 |
| 2 | 126.90 ft | 2024-09-30 |
| 3 | 126.90 ft | 1979-02-27 |
| 4 | 126.90 ft | 2015-10-05 |
| 5 | 126.40 ft | 2020-02-09 |
| 6 | 126.00 ft | 1975-03-16 |
| 7 | 125.40 ft | 1973-04-03 |
| 8 | 125.20 ft | 2024-01-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility.
Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland flooding occurs in the area.
Extensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some dikes at the Carolina Eastman Facility.
Portions of the Carolina Eastman facility have to be evacuated.
The floor elevation of some major buildings on the Carolina Eastman Facility are flooded. Extensive farmland and lowland flooding occurs south of Columbia to Lake Marion.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
At this level: Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
Yes. The Congaree River at Carolina Eastman is at 117.7 ft, above its minor flood stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 114 ft, minor flooding 115 ft, moderate flooding 119 ft and major flooding 126 ft.
The highest crest on record is 126.95 ft, on 1976-10-12.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CEAS1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.