Congaree River at Congaree National Park
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Richland County, South Carolina on the Congaree River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02169625, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
16,090 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Extensive farmland from Sandy Run to St. Matthews becomes flooded. Farm equipment and cattle should be moved to higher ground. Extensive flooding also occurs in the Congaree National Park.
20 ft
Farmland from Sandy Run to St. Matthews becomes flooded. Flooding increases in the Congaree National Park. At 19 feet the river covers most of the elevated boardwalk in the Congaree National Park.
18 ft
Several homes in the Sandy Run subdivision along the river become flooded. At 18 feet the river covers the Weston Lake overlook in the Congaree National Park. Between 18 and 18.5 feet the river begins to cover sections of the elevated boardwalk.
17 ft
The access road to the Sandy Run subdivision becomes flooded. The lower boardwalk in the Congaree National Park becomes flooded by Cedar Creek.
15 ft
Flooding begins in the Congaree National Park. This will begin to produce flooding of portions of the lower boardwalk.
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 5, 2015 | 19.83 ft | — |
| Oct 5, 2015 | 19.83 ft | — |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 19.82 ft | 197,543 cfs |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 19.82 ft | 197,543 cfs |
| Feb 9, 2020 | 19.54 ft | 175,370 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GADS1
River
Congaree River
County
Richland, SC
Coordinates
33.8106°N, 80.8672°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Congaree River at Congaree National Park?
The Congaree River at Congaree National Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02169625) 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 Congaree National Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Congaree River at Congaree National Park is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Congaree River rises?
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Where is the Congaree River at Congaree National Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Richland County, South Carolina at coordinates 33.8106°N, 80.8672°W. USGS site number: 02169625. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.