Edisto River near Branchville
Orangeburg County, South Carolina
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Extensive flooding from about Embree downstream to Cat Hole. Nearly all secondary roads leading to the river banks will be flooded, with many becoming inaccessible. Most homes along the river become isolated and non-elevated homes will experience flood damage.
- 10 ft
A large area from Embree downstream to about Cat Hole will become flooded. Multiple secondary roads to residential locations along the river become flooded, including Hope Rd and Whaley Ct. Some may become impassable.
- 8.5 ft
Swamp lands along the Edisto River start to become inundated from near Embree to around Cat Hole. Minor flooding will begin impacting unpaved secondary and tertiary roads near the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2024 | 14.09 ft | — |
| Sep 2, 1964 | 11.44 ft | 14,600 cfs |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 10.64 ft | — |
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