RIVER GAUGE · SANTEE RIVER
Santee River at Lake Marion
Berkeley County, South Carolina
Water level73.35 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action76 ft
Minor flood77 ft
Moderate flood77.1 ft
Major flood77.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 77.5 ft
Structures on the shore of Lake Marion and low lying islands are threaten by flood water.
- 77.09 ft
Flood water approaches roads nearest the lake.
- 77 ft
Flood stage - areas and beaches on Lake Marion begin to flood.
- 76.8 ft
Full pool
- 76 ft
Swamps in the upper reaches of Lake Marion begin to fill.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2009 | 76.76 ft | — |
| Dec 14, 2009 | 76.65 ft | — |
| Dec 25, 2009 | 76.64 ft | — |
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