Major Flood
126 ft
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CEAS1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
119 ft
Minor Flood
115 ft
Action Stage
114 ft
What Floods at Each Level
131 ft
The floor elevation of some major buildings on the Carolina Eastman Facility are flooded. Extensive farmland and lowland flooding occurs south of Columbia to Lake Marion.
127 ft
Portions of the Carolina Eastman facility have to be evacuated.
126 ft
Extensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some dikes at the Carolina Eastman Facility.
124 ft
Extensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland flooding occurs in the area.
119 ft
Extensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility.
115 ft
Flooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 1976 | 126.95 ft | 156,693 cfs |
| Feb 26, 1979 | 126.9 ft | — |
| Oct 4, 2015 | 126.9 ft | 154,992 cfs |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 126.9 ft | 155,010 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CEAS1
River
Congaree River
County
Calhoun, SC
Coordinates
33.8776°N, 81.0156°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Congaree River at Carolina Eastman?
The Congaree River at Carolina Eastman gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Congaree River at Carolina Eastman?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Congaree River at Carolina Eastman is 115 feet. Action stage begins at 114 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 119 feet, and major flooding at 126 feet.
How do I get alerts when Congaree River rises?
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Where is the Congaree River at Carolina Eastman gauge located?
The gauge is located in Calhoun County, South Carolina at coordinates 33.8776°N, 81.0156°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.