Congaree River at Columbia
Critical Stages
10' - Action
19' - Flood
24' - Moderate
30' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:00 AM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.3 ft
Flow: 3.03 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 AM 12/15 | 3.4 | 3.25 |
| 7 AM 12/15 | 3.4 | 3.25 |
| 1 PM 12/15 | 3.4 | 3.25 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 3.3 | 3.03 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 3.3 | 3.03 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 3.3 | 3.03 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 3.3 | 3.03 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 3.2 | 2.82 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 3.2 | 2.82 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 3.2 | 2.82 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 3.2 | 2.82 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 3.2 | 2.82 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 3.1 | 2.61 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 3.1 | 2.61 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 3.1 | 2.61 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 3.1 | 2.61 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 3.1 | 2.61 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 3.1 | 2.61 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM 12/15 | 3.3 | 3.03 |
| 11:45 PM 12/14 | 3.3 | 3.03 |
| 11:30 PM 12/14 | 3.3 | 3.03 |
| 11:15 PM 12/14 | 3.31 | 3.05 |
| 11:00 PM 12/14 | 3.31 | 3.05 |
| 10:45 PM 12/14 | 3.31 | 3.05 |
| 10:30 PM 12/14 | 3.32 | 3.08 |
| 10:15 PM 12/14 | 3.32 | 3.08 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 3.33 | 3.1 |
| 9:45 PM 12/14 | 3.33 | 3.1 |
| 9:30 PM 12/14 | 3.34 | 3.12 |
| 9:15 PM 12/14 | 3.34 | 3.12 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 3.34 | 3.12 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 3.33 | 3.1 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 3.33 | 3.1 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 3.33 | 3.1 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 3.33 | 3.1 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 3.33 | 3.1 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 3.32 | 3.08 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 3.31 | 3.05 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 3.3 | 3.03 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 3.29 | 3.01 |
| 6:30 PM 12/14 | 3.28 | 2.99 |
| 6:15 PM 12/14 | 3.27 | 2.97 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 3.27 | 2.97 |
| 5:45 PM 12/14 | 3.27 | 2.97 |
| 5:30 PM 12/14 | 3.26 | 2.95 |
| 5:15 PM 12/14 | 3.26 | 2.95 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 3.26 | 2.95 |
| 4:45 PM 12/14 | 3.26 | 2.95 |
30' -
The Enclave Apartments along the Broad River and I-20 become flooded.
28' -
Flooding begins in low lying areas of the Riverland Park subdivision in Cayce.
24' -
Flooding also occurs in the Cayce Quarry.
21' -
Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia are flooded.
19' -
Extensive swampland and large areas of farmland and pasture land downstream from Columbia become flooded.
16' -
Old State Road, SC 66, below Cayce becomes flooded.
14' -
Roads in low lying areas and swampland downstream from Columbia become flooded. Most of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk is flooded.
13' -
Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs over much of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk.
10' -
Flooding occurs in flood prone areas near and downstream from Columbia. Flooding also occurs on parts of the Cayce and West Columbia river walk.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1908 | 39.8 |
| Jul 17, 1916 | 35.5 |
| Aug 18, 1928 | 33.5 |
| Apr 8, 1936 | 33.34 |
| Oct 3, 1929 | 33.1 |
| Oct 4, 2015 | 31.81 |
| Jun 17, 1916 | 31.5 |
| Mar 17, 1912 | 30.7 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 30.58 |
| Oct 11, 1976 | 29.74 |
| Feb 9, 2020 | 29.19 |
| Apr 10, 1964 | 28.6 |
| Jan 20, 1892 | 28.6 |
| Oct 15, 1990 | 27.94 |
| Feb 12, 1921 | 27.6 |
| Jun 9, 1903 | 27.2 |
| Apr 3, 1901 | 27 |
| Mar 3, 1987 | 26.67 |
| Mar 16, 1975 | 26.47 |
| Oct 18, 1964 | 26.18 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
