Rivers in South Carolina
Congaree River at Carolina Eastman
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 126.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 119.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 115.00 ft |
| Action | 114.00 ft |
- 131.00 ftThe floor elevation of some major buildings on the Carolina Eastman Facility are flooded. Extensive farmland and lowland flooding occurs south of Columbia to Lake Marion.
- 127.00 ftPortions of the Carolina Eastman facility have to be evacuated.
- 126.00 ftExtensive farmland and lowland flooding will occur south of Columbia to Lake Marion. Water reaches the top of some dikes at the Carolina Eastman Facility.
- 124.00 ftExtensive flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility with some access roads flooded. Extensive farmland flooding occurs in the area.
- 119.00 ftExtensive flooding occurs in the Congaree National Park. Some area farmland is flooded. Minor flooding occurs at the Carolina Eastman Facility.
- 115.00 ftFlooding occurs in low lying areas of the Carolina Eastman Facility and at the Congaree National Park.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 32% |
| Moderate flooding | 24% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
155 crests on NOAA’s list since 1971.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 12, 1976 | 126.95 ft |
| 2 | September 30, 2024 | 126.90 ft |
| 3 | February 27, 1979 | 126.90 ft |
| 4 | October 5, 2015 | 126.90 ft |
| 5 | February 9, 2020 | 126.40 ft |
| 6 | March 16, 1975 | 126.00 ft |
| 7 | April 3, 1973 | 125.40 ft |
| 8 | January 12, 2024 | 125.20 ft |
| 9 | January 1, 2016 | 124.90 ft |
| 10 | September 11, 2004 | 124.60 ft |
| 11 | May 9, 2013 | 124.50 ft |
| 12 | February 6, 1998 | 124.40 ft |
| 13 | January 28, 1978 | 124.20 ft |
| 14 | May 25, 2003 | 124.00 ft |
| 15 | December 18, 1972 | 124.00 ft |
| 16 | March 4, 2007 | 124.00 ft |
| 17 | February 8, 2010 | 123.80 ft |
| 18 | March 5, 1971 | 123.70 ft |
| 19 | January 27, 2010 | 123.70 ft |
| 20 | January 7, 1982 | 123.70 ft |
| 21 | December 8, 1983 | 123.20 ft |
| 22 | April 13, 2003 | 123.20 ft |
| 23 | December 27, 2009 | 123.20 ft |
| 24 | April 30, 2023 | 123.10 ft |
| 25 | February 16, 1984 | 123.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 13, 2025: 120.03 ft
- August 7, 2025: 118.40 ft
- May 14, 2025: 119.50 ft
- February 15, 2025: 119.60 ft
- December 13, 2024: 117.70 ft
- September 30, 2024: 126.90 ft
- August 10, 2024: 119.30 ft
- April 4, 2024: 114.10 ft
- March 3, 2024: 119.00 ft
- February 14, 2024: 115.70 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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. Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.