Major Flood
11.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
The dike along the river in the city of Orangeburg will be topped. Extensive areas of the city including US Highway 301 and the Edisto Memorial Gardens will be flooded.
12 ft
Secondary roads near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 12 ft. Extensive farmland and lowlands downstream from Orangeburg will be flooded.
11 ft
The river exceeds levee diking at stages above 11 ft. Large areas in the city of Orangeburg will be flooded.
10 ft
Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft.
8 ft
Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2024 | 15.34 ft | 12,679 cfs |
| Aug 31, 1928 | 14.7 ft | 10,000 cfs |
| Sep 17, 1945 | 14.28 ft | 9,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ORBS1
River
N. Fork Edisto River
County
Orangeburg, SC
Coordinates
33.4833°N, 80.8736°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of N. Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg?
The N. Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02173500) 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 N. Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for N. Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when N. Fork Edisto River rises?
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Where is the N. Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina at coordinates 33.4833°N, 80.8736°W. USGS site number: 02173500. 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.