Santee River near Jamestown
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Berkeley County, South Carolina on the Santee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02171700, 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
22 ft
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
water will start to enter the lower level of the home at the end of Lawton Farm Lane.
22 ft
water will surround the residence at the end of Crow Hill Drive and portions of the road will be covered with water due to backwater effects. The lower three quarters of a mile of Corner Loop Road is flooded and a few homes will be impacted. Water will restrict access to Belleflower Way and Belladonna Court and approach a few homes in the Belleflower Plantation subdivision. The residence at the end of Lawton Farm Lane is also surrounded by water and the lower portion of Old Gate Lane is covered by water.
19 ft
the lower quarter mile of Lawton Farm Lane is impassable.
18 ft
the boat landing at the end of Santee Landing Road will be inaccessible. The lower half mile of Corner Loop Road will be impassable due to backwater effects from Pole Branch Creek. Water covers the lower quarter mile of Lawton Farm Lane.
17 ft
the lower half mile of Harris Landing Road is flooded and impassable and the residence at the end of the road is flooded. Lenuds Ferry boat landing at Highway 41 is inaccessible and the parking lot is flooded.
16 ft
water surrounds the residence at the end of Harris Landing Road and the adjacent boat ramp is inaccessible.
12 ft
several dirt logging roads are impassable.
10 ft
water covers numerous logging roads and inundates timber land adjacent to the river. Most access points to Wee Tee State Forest are cut off.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 1916 | 33 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jul 25, 1916 | 33 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 14, 1936 | 32 ft | — |
| Apr 14, 1936 | 32 ft | — |
| Aug 25, 1928 | 30 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Santee River near Jamestown?
The Santee River near Jamestown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02171700) 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 Jamestown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Santee River near Jamestown is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
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Where is the Santee River near Jamestown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Berkeley County, South Carolina at coordinates 33.3049°N, 79.6781°W. USGS site number: 02171700. 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.