River stage
Canadys, Edisto River
- River level
- 12.26 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.33 ft
- Recent high
- 13.99 ft
- Recent low
- 11.87 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CERS1
- 30-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Average
- 12.47 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.91 ft
In brief
The Edisto River at Canadys, SC read 12.26 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.24 ft below action stage. That is 0.04 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CERS1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.91 ft | 2024-11-11 |
| 2 | 23.05 ft | 2024-08-10 |
| 3 | 19.95 ft | 2024-03-12 |
| 4 | 19.91 ft | 2025-05-19 |
| 5 | 19.57 ft | 2023-09-02 |
| 6 | 19.55 ft | 2023-02-17 |
| 7 | 19.40 ft | 2023-02-04 |
| 8 | 19.40 ft | 2023-06-27 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.50 ft
Minor flooding will impact areas along the Edisto River from around Cat Hole to below Canadys. Weeks Landing at Highway 15 will flood and become inaccessible. Water will impact several roads along the river including Sandy Landing Lane, Blackwater Trail, and Deepwater Trail.
- 20.00 ft
Flood waters from the Edisto River will impact a large area from around Cat Hole downstream to below Canadys. Nearly all river access roads will be impacted, with several roads likely impassable and inundated with 1 to 2 feet of water. Impacted roads will include Biscayne Court, Salcro Lane, Serenity Bluff Lane, Sandy Landing Lane, Cannon Road, Hobbie Lane, Deep River Road, Badger Lane, Blackwater Trail, Deepwater Trail, River Rest Lane, Ron Court, and Rio Vista Lane.
- 22.00 ft
Extensive major flooding will inundate the entire stretch of the Edisto River from around Cat Hole downstream to below Canadys. Nearly all river access roads will be likely be flooded and impassable, and most homes along the river will likely only be accessible by boat. Any non-elevated homes near the river will experience damaging flooding as well. Also, Sidneys Road near the gage location will likely be flooded and closed.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Edisto River flooding at Canadys?
No. The Edisto River at Canadys is at 12.26 ft, 5.24 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Canadys?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17.5 ft, minor flooding 18.5 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
What is the highest the Edisto River has been at Canadys?
The highest crest on record is 23.91 ft, on 2024-11-11.
Is the Edisto River high or low right now at Canadys?
At 12.26 ft it is higher than 40% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CERS1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02174055). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.