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Black River at Kingstree
Critical Stages
11' - Action
12' - Flood
14' - Moderate
16' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 6:00 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 8.24 ft
Flow: 1.11 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/15 | 8.3 | 1.14 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 8.2 | 1.09 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 8.2 | 1.09 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 8.1 | 1.05 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 8.1 | 1.05 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 8.1 | 1.05 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 8 | 1.01 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 8 | 1.01 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 7.9 | 0.968 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 7.9 | 0.968 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 7.8 | 0.93 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 7.8 | 0.93 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 7.7 | 0.893 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 7.7 | 0.893 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 7.7 | 0.893 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 7.6 | 0.857 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 7.5 | 0.822 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 7.5 | 0.822 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 7.4 | 0.788 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 PM 12/15 | 8.24 | 1.11 |
| 5:45 PM 12/15 | 8.24 | 1.11 |
| 5:30 PM 12/15 | 8.25 | 1.12 |
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 8.25 | 1.12 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 8.25 | 1.12 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 8.25 | 1.12 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 8.25 | 1.12 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 8.26 | 1.12 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 8.26 | 1.12 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 8.26 | 1.12 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 8.26 | 1.12 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 8.27 | 1.12 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 8.27 | 1.12 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 8.27 | 1.12 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 8.27 | 1.12 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 8.27 | 1.12 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 8.25 | 1.12 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 8.28 | 1.13 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 8.28 | 1.13 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 8.29 | 1.13 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 8.28 | 1.13 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 8.29 | 1.13 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 8.28 | 1.13 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 8.29 | 1.13 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 8.29 | 1.13 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 8.29 | 1.13 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 8.29 | 1.13 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 8.31 | 1.14 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 8.31 | 1.14 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 8.31 | 1.14 |
19.7' -
Flood waters will affect residential streets in Kingstree including Singleton, Scriven, McFarlin, and Cedar. Overflow from a canal on East Main Street near the railroad crossing may damage some stores in the area. Highway 52 and 261 closed.
18' -
Flood waters will begin to overflow Highways 52 and 261 causing some closures. Some evacuations may become necessary in the Kingstree area.
16' -
Flood waters will flow into some homes in the Kingstree area. Extensive flooding will occur along the remainder of the river.
14' -
Flood waters will continue to affect immediate areas along the river bed. Rising water levels will also reach Highway 41 at Andrews at 14.5 feet.
12' -
Flood waters will affect low lying areas along the river especially upstream from the Highway 52 bridge.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2015 | 22.65 |
| Jun 14, 1973 | 19.77 |
| Sep 21, 1928 | 18 |
| Oct 10, 2016 | 16.41 |
| Sep 20, 1945 | 16.07 |
| Sep 8, 1928 | 15.6 |
| Jul 17, 1916 | 15.5 |
| Dec 28, 1994 | 15.35 |
| Mar 7, 1971 | 15.21 |
| Jan 21, 1925 | 15.2 |
| Jun 1, 2020 | 15.1 |
| Jan 14, 1993 | 14.87 |
| Oct 7, 1964 | 14.73 |
| Jul 6, 1924 | 14.6 |
| Sep 11, 1893 | 14.5 |
| Oct 2, 1924 | 14.5 |
| Feb 21, 2021 | 14.28 |
| Jun 19, 1965 | 14.28 |
| Jul 30, 1916 | 14.1 |
| Feb 22, 1995 | 14.02 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
