Edisto River near Givhans Ferry

Last updated: Apr 13, 2025, 3:18 PM UTC

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Observed (OBS) 04/13/2025 10:30 AM EDT

Official Forecast (FCST) 04/13/2025 8:54 AM EDT

Record: 17.5 ft

CATEGORY STAGE

Major Flooding 15 ft

Moderate Flooding 12 ft

Minor Flooding 10 ft

Action 9 ft

Reliability of the Forecast:

NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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.
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	CATEGORY	STAGE
	Major Flooding	15 ft
	Moderate Flooding	12 ft
	Minor Flooding	10 ft
	Action	9 ft

Flood Impacts 🅘

15 - major flooding occurs as the entire flood plain is inundated from Canadys 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.
14.2 - numerous homes along Happiness Lane are flooded. Water covers most of Hideaway Lane.
13 - some homes near the end of Happiness Lane are flooded. Most homes and cabins along the river between Canadys and Norman Landing are accessible only by boat. Flooding will also impact portions of Parkers Ferry Road.

Gauge Info

Coordinates	33.0279, -80.3915
RFC	SERFC
State	SC
WFO	CHS
County	Dorchester
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey	USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS	02175000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1.	14.70 ft	on 11-12-2024
2.	17.21 ft	on 08-11-2024
3.	12.37 ft	on 03-13-2024
4.	10.56 ft	on 02-19-2024
5.	10.93 ft	on 01-17-2024

Historic Crests

1.	17.50 ft	on 02-01-1925
2.	17.28 ft	on 09-21-1945
3.	17.21 ft	on 08-11-2024
4.	17.00 ft	on 08-01-1904
5.	16.06 ft	on 10-08-2015

Low Water Records

1.	0.56 ft	on 08-17-2002
2.	0.57 ft	on 09-19-2011
3.	0.62 ft	on 07-26-2011
4.	0.70 ft	on 07-09-2012
5.	0.79 ft	on 06-20-2002

Vertical Datum Table

type	NAVD88
major Flooding	34.66 ft
moderate Flooding	31.66 ft
minor Flooding	29.66 ft
action	28.66 ft
Latest Value	25.69 ft
Gauge Zero	19.66 ft

Gauge Photos

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View of gauge from HW-61 bridge looking downstream. River was at 7.7 feet.

Probability Information

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Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
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Collaborative Agencies

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1.	14.70 ft	on 11-12-2024
2.	17.21 ft	on 08-11-2024
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4.	10.56 ft	on 02-19-2024
5.	10.93 ft	on 01-17-2024
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4.	17.00 ft	on 08-01-1904
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