Major Flood
15 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
18 ft
At 18 feet water will flow over the Highway 601 bridge.
16 ft
At 16 feet water will impact the road surface on the Highway 601 bridge and will flow over the bridge on Hickory Hill Road closest to Wildwood Drive.
15 ft
At 15 feet water will flow over the bridge on Hickory Hill Road closest to Pocotaligo Road.
14 ft
At 14 feet water will be at the bottom of the Highway 601 bridge. Water will also be at the bottom of the bridge on Hickory Hill Road closest to Pocotaligo Road.
12 ft
At 12 feet water will be at the bottom of the bridge on Hickory Hill Road closest to Wildwood Drive.
9.45 ft
Record level reached as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Hurricane Matthew which made landfall near McClellanville, SC as a Category 1 hurricane on October 8th, 2016.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | 10.4 ft | 5,730 cfs |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 9.85 ft | 5,280 cfs |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 9.45 ft | 3,460 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HMPS1
River
Coosawhatchie River
County
Hampton, SC
Coordinates
32.8363°N, 81.1318°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Coosawhatchie River near Hampton?
The Coosawhatchie River near Hampton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02176500) 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 Coosawhatchie River near Hampton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Coosawhatchie River near Hampton is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Coosawhatchie River rises?
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Where is the Coosawhatchie River near Hampton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hampton County, South Carolina at coordinates 32.8363°N, 81.1318°W. USGS site number: 02176500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Coosawhatchie River near Ridgeland
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey