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RIVER GAUGE · CONGAREE RIVER

Congaree River at Columbia

Lexington County, South Carolina

Water level2.94 ft
Flow2,210 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft25,312 cfs
Minor flood19 ft
Moderate flood24 ft
Major flood30 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Aug 27, 190839.8 ft364,000 cfs
Jul 16, 191635.5 ft—
Aug 17, 192833.5 ft311,000 cfs

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