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Santee River near Eloree at Lake Marion
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina on the Santee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02169921, 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

83 ft

Moderate Flood

82 ft

Minor Flood

80 ft

Action Stage

79.8 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

87.2 ft

Flood water gets into Visitor Center parking lot.

84.7 ft

Flood water gets into gage equipment which will be destroyed at higher levels.

83 ft

Flood water gets into structures in the park and into the cabins off shore.

81.7 ft

Flood water gets into the middle of parking lot used for cabins 1 to 5.

79.8 ft

Water get up to ramp leading to cabins elevated off shore

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

7-Day Water Level Chart

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About This Gauge

USGS Site

02169921

NWS LID

LMES1

River

Santee River

County

Orangeburg, SC

Coordinates

33.5519°N, 80.5044°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Santee River near Eloree at Lake Marion?

The Santee River near Eloree at Lake Marion gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02169921) 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 Santee River near Eloree at Lake Marion?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Santee River near Eloree at Lake Marion is 80 feet. Action stage begins at 79.8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 82 feet, and major flooding at 83 feet.

How do I get alerts when Santee River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Santee River near Eloree at Lake Marion to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Santee River near Eloree at Lake Marion gauge located?

The gauge is located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina at coordinates 33.5519°N, 80.5044°W. USGS site number: 02169921. 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