Wateree River near Camden

Last updated: Mar 29, 2025, 2:16 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 41 - The Southern Railroad near Wateree may be flooded.
  • 39 - Southern Railroad traffic downstream from Camden and in the Eastover area may be affected.
  • 35 - Fairview Plant Road near the river floods. Flood water backs up into Five and Twenty Mile Creek west of Camden.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 34.2444, -80.6542
RFC SERFC
State SC
WFO CAE
County Kershaw
Data Provider(s)
USGS 02148000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 21.07 ft on 02-17-2025
2. 13.96 ft on 12-13-2024
3. 38.03 ft on 09-30-2024
4. 30.30 ft on 08-10-2024
5. 20.51 ft on 03-07-2024

Historic Crests

1. 40.40 ft on 07-18-1916 1
2. 39.70 ft on 08-26-1908 1
3. 38.03 ft on 09-30-2024
4. 36.63 ft on 04-07-1936 1
5. 36.00 ft on 10-03-1929 1

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 149.50 ft
moderate Flooding 143.50 ft
minor Flooding 141.50 ft
action 130.50 ft
Latest Value 121.70 ft
Gauge Zero 114.50 ft

Gauge Photos

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River Gage on the Wateree River near Camden

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) 10 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

Click individual graphics to enlarge.

Data courtesy of the United States Geological Survey and Duke Energy Corporation.

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Columbia
2909 Aviation Way
West Columbia, SC 29170-2102
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