Rivers in South Carolina
Edisto River near Givhans Ferry
Below flood stage
1.80ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 5:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.00 ftThu, Sep 24, 8:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 17.50 ft1925
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 12.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 15.00 ftmajor flooding occurs as the entire flood plain is inundated from Holly Ridge to Highway 17. Extensive damage occurs to homes and cabins throughout this area and most river access roads are impassable. Flooding will also impede travel as portions of major roadways are closed to traffic including Parkers Ferry Road, Camp Buddy Road, and Wire Road.
- 14.20 ftnumerous homes along Happiness Lane are flooded. Water covers most of Hideaway Lane.
- 13.00 ftsome homes near the end of Happiness Lane are flooded. Most homes and cabins along the river between Holly Ridge and Norman Landing are accessible only by boat. Flooding will also impact portions of Parkers Ferry Road.
- 12.50 ftlower portions of Hideaway Lane flood. Water also covers the driveways in the Harts Bluff community.
- 12.00 ftmost homes on Happiness Lane are accessible only by boat. Flooding also occurs along roadways south of Highway 17 Alternate including Martins Landing Road.
- 10.00 ftwater affects the ends of numerous river access roads including Happiness Lane, Canon Road, Cardinal Lane, Huckleberry Hill Lane, and Gator Walk.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 50% |
| Moderate flooding | 50% |
| Major flooding | 50% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
136 crests on NOAA’s list since 1904.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 1, 1925 | 17.50 ft |
| 2 | September 21, 1945 | 17.28 ft |
| 3 | August 11, 2024 | 17.21 ft |
| 4 | August 1, 1904 | 17.00 ft |
| 5 | October 8, 2015 | 16.06 ft |
| 6 | June 14, 1973 | 15.84 ft |
| 7 | September 11, 1928 | 15.70 ft |
| 8 | January 16, 1993 | 15.54 ft |
| 9 | September 9, 1979 | 15.51 ft |
| 10 | September 1, 1924 | 15.50 ft |
| 11 | October 21, 1964 | 15.14 ft |
| 12 | July 29, 1964 | 15.12 ft |
| 13 | February 20, 2021 | 15.12 ft |
| 14 | October 13, 2016 | 14.90 ft |
| 15 | November 12, 2024 | 14.70 ft |
| 16 | March 6, 1939 | 14.68 ft |
| 17 | December 3, 1948 | 14.62 ft |
| 18 | March 23, 2003 | 14.42 ft |
| 19 | February 9, 1998 | 14.42 ft |
| 20 | April 6, 1948 | 14.38 ft |
| 21 | April 11, 1960 | 14.29 ft |
| 22 | September 4, 2023 | 14.26 ft |
| 23 | July 17, 2013 | 14.26 ft |
| 24 | January 30, 1998 | 14.07 ft |
| 25 | April 20, 1961 | 14.05 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 20, 2025: 10.54 ft
- November 12, 2024: 14.70 ft
- August 11, 2024: 17.21 ft
- March 13, 2024: 12.37 ft
- February 19, 2024: 10.56 ft
- January 17, 2024: 10.93 ft
- December 29, 2023: 10.47 ft
- September 4, 2023: 14.26 ft
- June 29, 2023: 10.71 ft
- February 18, 2023: 12.04 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.