River stage
Givhans Ferry, Edisto River
- River level
- 2.84 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.04 ft
- Recent high
- 4.02 ft
- Recent low
- 1.47 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GIVS1
- 30-day change
- +0.84 ft
- Average
- 2.26 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 17.50 ft
In brief
The Edisto River at Givhans Ferry, SC read 2.84 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.16 ft below action stage. That is 0.84 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GIVS1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.50 ft | 1925-02-01 |
| 2 | 17.28 ft | 1945-09-21 |
| 3 | 17.21 ft | 2024-08-11 |
| 4 | 17.00 ft | 1904-08-01 |
| 5 | 16.06 ft | 2015-10-08 |
| 6 | 15.84 ft | 1973-06-14 |
| 7 | 15.70 ft | 1928-09-11 |
| 8 | 15.54 ft | 1993-01-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
water affects the ends of numerous river access roads including Happiness Lane, Canon Road, Cardinal Lane, Huckleberry Hill Lane, and Gator Walk.
- 12.00 ft
most homes on Happiness Lane are accessible only by boat. Flooding also occurs along roadways south of Highway 17 Alternate including Martins Landing Road.
- 12.50 ft
lower portions of Hideaway Lane flood. Water also covers the driveways in the Harts Bluff community.
- 13.00 ft
some homes near the end of Happiness Lane are flooded. Most homes and cabins along the river between Holly Ridge and Norman Landing are accessible only by boat. Flooding will also impact portions of Parkers Ferry Road.
- 14.20 ft
numerous homes along Happiness Lane are flooded. Water covers most of Hideaway Lane.
- 15.00 ft
major flooding occurs as the entire flood plain is inundated from Holly Ridge 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Edisto River flooding at Givhans Ferry?
No. The Edisto River at Givhans Ferry is at 2.84 ft, 6.16 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Givhans Ferry?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Edisto River has been at Givhans Ferry?
The highest crest on record is 17.5 ft, on 1925-02-01.
Is the Edisto River high or low right now at Givhans Ferry?
At 2.84 ft it is higher than 84% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GIVS1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02175000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.