Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2015 | 22.65 ft | 83,700 cfs |
| Jun 13, 1973 | 19.77 ft | — |
| Sep 20, 1928 | 18 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KINS1
River
Black River
County
Williamsburg, SC
Coordinates
33.6611°N, 79.8361°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black River at Kingstree?
The Black River at Kingstree gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02136000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Black River at Kingstree?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black River at Kingstree is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Black River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Black River at Kingstree to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Black River at Kingstree gauge located?
The gauge is located in Williamsburg County, South Carolina at coordinates 33.6611°N, 79.8361°W. USGS site number: 02136000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.