Black River at Kingstree
Williamsburg County, South Carolina
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 19.7 ft
Flood waters will affect residential streets in Kingstree including Singleton, Scriven, McFarlin, and Cedar. Overflow from a canal on East Main Street near the railroad crossing may damage some stores in the area. Highway 52 and 261 closed.
- 18 ft
Flood waters will begin to overflow Highways 52 and 261 causing some closures. Some evacuations may become necessary in the Kingstree area.
- 16 ft
Flood waters will flow into some homes in the Kingstree area. Extensive flooding will occur along the remainder of the river.
- 14 ft
Flood waters will continue to affect immediate areas along the river bed. Rising water levels will also reach Highway 41 at Andrews at 14.5 feet.
- 12 ft
Flood waters will affect low lying areas along the river especially upstream from the Highway 52 bridge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2015 | 22.65 ft | 83,700 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1973 | 19.77 ft | 58,000 cfs |
| Sep 20, 1928 | 18 ft | 41,600 cfs |
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