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N. Fork Edisto River at Orangeburg
Critical Stages
7' - Action
8' - Flood
10' - Moderate
11.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:00 AM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 5.15 ft
Flow: 0.555 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/15 | 5.2 | 0.565 |
| 1 PM 12/15 | 5.1 | 0.546 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 5.1 | 0.546 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 5.1 | 0.546 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 5.1 | 0.546 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 5 | 0.527 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 5 | 0.527 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 5 | 0.527 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 5 | 0.527 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 4.9 | 0.509 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 4.9 | 0.509 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 4.9 | 0.509 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 4.9 | 0.509 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 4.9 | 0.509 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 4.8 | 0.491 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 4.8 | 0.491 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 4.8 | 0.491 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 AM 12/15 | 5.15 | 0.555 |
| 3:45 AM 12/15 | 5.16 | 0.557 |
| 3:30 AM 12/15 | 5.16 | 0.557 |
| 3:15 AM 12/15 | 5.16 | 0.557 |
| 3:00 AM 12/15 | 5.16 | 0.557 |
| 2:45 AM 12/15 | 5.17 | 0.559 |
| 2:30 AM 12/15 | 5.16 | 0.557 |
| 2:15 AM 12/15 | 5.16 | 0.557 |
| 2:00 AM 12/15 | 5.17 | 0.559 |
| 1:45 AM 12/15 | 5.16 | 0.557 |
| 1:30 AM 12/15 | 5.16 | 0.557 |
| 1:15 AM 12/15 | 5.17 | 0.559 |
| 1:00 AM 12/15 | 5.17 | 0.559 |
| 12:45 AM 12/15 | 5.17 | 0.559 |
| 12:30 AM 12/15 | 5.17 | 0.559 |
| 12:15 AM 12/15 | 5.18 | 0.561 |
| 12:00 AM 12/15 | 5.18 | 0.561 |
| 11:45 PM 12/14 | 5.17 | 0.559 |
| 11:30 PM 12/14 | 5.17 | 0.559 |
| 11:15 PM 12/14 | 5.15 | 0.555 |
| 11:00 PM 12/14 | 5.18 | 0.561 |
| 10:45 PM 12/14 | 5.18 | 0.561 |
| 10:30 PM 12/14 | 5.18 | 0.561 |
| 10:15 PM 12/14 | 5.19 | 0.563 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 5.19 | 0.563 |
| 9:45 PM 12/14 | 5.19 | 0.563 |
| 9:30 PM 12/14 | 5.19 | 0.563 |
| 9:15 PM 12/14 | 5.19 | 0.563 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 5.19 | 0.563 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 5.19 | 0.563 |
14' -
The dike along the river in the city of Orangeburg will be topped. Extensive areas of the city including US Highway 301 and the Edisto Memorial Gardens will be flooded.
12' -
Secondary roads near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 12 ft. Extensive farmland and lowlands downstream from Orangeburg will be flooded.
11' -
The river exceeds levee diking at stages above 11 ft. Large areas in the city of Orangeburg will be flooded.
10' -
Farmland and lowlands along Highway 301 near Orangeburg become flooded at stages above 10 ft.
8' -
Some minor flooding occurs along the boardwalk at Edisto Gardens. Downstream from the Highway 301 bridge, some roads off Chiquita street near the river begin to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2024 | 15.34 |
| Sep 1, 1928 | 14.7 |
| Sep 18, 1945 | 14.28 |
| Oct 6, 2015 | 13.73 |
| Mar 5, 1971 | 11.64 |
| Sep 6, 1979 | 11.56 |
| Aug 31, 1964 | 11.34 |
| Aug 27, 1995 | 11.29 |
| Jan 9, 1993 | 11.15 |
| Oct 6, 1964 | 11.05 |
| Jun 29, 1941 | 11 |
| Oct 2, 1959 | 10.48 |
| Aug 29, 1949 | 10.47 |
| Feb 19, 1995 | 10.46 |
| Oct 5, 1948 | 10.44 |
| Apr 6, 1960 | 10.36 |
| Sep 7, 1948 | 10.25 |
| Jun 25, 1965 | 10.02 |
| Jun 13, 1973 | 10.01 |
| May 30, 1984 | 10 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
