River stage
Edisto River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Edisto River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Edisto River levels, gauge by gauge
The Edisto River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Branchville | 1.59 ft | normal, rising |
| Canadys | 12.26 ft | normal, rising |
| Givhans Ferry | 2.84 ft | normal, rising |
| Jacksonboro | 12.75 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Edisto River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Branchville, SC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Santee River 4 gauges
- Cedar Creek (SC) 2 gauges
- Savannah River 11 gauges
- Congaree River 5 gauges
- Lynches River 5 gauges
- Black Creek (SC) 4 gauges
- Black River (NC, SC) 9 gauges
- Little Pee Dee River 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Edisto River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Edisto River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Edisto River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Branchville is at 1.59 ft; Canadys is at 12.26 ft; Givhans Ferry is at 2.84 ft.
Where is the Edisto River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Edisto 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.