River stage
Branchville, Edisto River
- River level
- 1.59 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.29 ft
- Recent high
- 3.72 ft
- Recent low
- 0.96 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EBRS1
- 30-day change
- -0.09 ft
- Average
- 1.84 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 14.09 ft
In brief
The Edisto River at Branchville, SC read 1.59 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.91 ft below action stage. That is 0.09 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EBRS1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.09 ft | 2024-11-09 |
| 2 | 11.44 ft | 1964-09-03 |
| 3 | 10.64 ft | 2024-08-09 |
| 4 | 9.13 ft | 2025-05-16 |
| 5 | 8.32 ft | 2023-02-15 |
| 6 | 8.24 ft | 2023-04-16 |
| 7 | 8.14 ft | 2023-02-03 |
| 8 | 8.11 ft | 2023-09-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.50 ft
Swamp lands along the Edisto River start to become inundated from near Embree to around Cat Hole. Minor flooding will begin impacting unpaved secondary and tertiary roads near the river.
- 10.00 ft
A large area from Embree downstream to about Cat Hole will become flooded. Multiple secondary roads to residential locations along the river become flooded, including Hope Rd and Whaley Ct. Some may become impassable.
- 12.00 ft
Extensive flooding from about Embree downstream to Cat Hole. Nearly all secondary roads leading to the river banks will be flooded, with many becoming inaccessible. Most homes along the river become isolated and non-elevated homes will experience flood damage.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Edisto River flooding at Branchville?
No. The Edisto River at Branchville is at 1.59 ft, 5.91 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Branchville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7.5 ft, minor flooding 8.5 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
What is the highest the Edisto River has been at Branchville?
The highest crest on record is 14.09 ft, on 2024-11-09.
Is the Edisto River high or low right now at Branchville?
At 1.59 ft it is higher than 43% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EBRS1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02174000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.