River stage
Santee 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 Santee River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Santee River levels, gauge by gauge
The Santee 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Marion | 72.99 ft | normal, steady |
| Jamestown | 3.39 ft | normal, falling |
| McClellanville | 4.60 ft | no flood stage set |
| Russellville | 9.76 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Santee River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Jamestown, SC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Lynches River 5 gauges
- Edisto River 4 gauges
- Black River (NC, SC) 9 gauges
- Little Pee Dee River 4 gauges
- Waccamaw River 9 gauges
- Congaree River 5 gauges
- Cedar Creek (SC) 2 gauges
- Black Creek (SC) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Santee River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Santee River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Santee River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Lake Marion is at 72.99 ft; Jamestown is at 3.39 ft.
Where is the Santee River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Santee 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.