How high is the South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg, SC right now?

The South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg, SC is currently flowing at 1,340 cubic feet per second with a gage height of 10.35 feet, based on the most recent USGS instantaneous reading.

Is the flow on the South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg, SC normal for this time of year?

Current flow is classified as high for June 11. Today's discharge is at the 84th percentile compared to the long-term historical record at this gauge.

Is the South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg, SC at flood stage?

No — the gage height is 5.65 feet below the NWS flood-stage threshold of 16.0 feet.

What is the historical median flow for the South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg, SC on June 11?

The long-term median discharge for this date is 518 cfs based on USGS daily statistics. The 10th–95th percentile range historically is 199 to 1,780 cfs.

Where is the South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg, SC stream gauge located?

The South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg, SC stream gauge is operated by the USGS in Bamberg County, SC on the South Fork Edisto River. USGS site number 02173051 (coordinates 33.3371, -81.0187).

South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg, SC

USGS Site No: 02173051 • South Fork Edisto River • Bamberg County, SC

South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg, SC on the South Fork Edisto River is currently at 1,340 cfs (High — 84th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 10.35 ft.

Reading from 1 week ago

↑ Upstream on South Fork Edisto River

South Fork Edisto River Near Cope, SC

1,340

CFS Discharge

10.35

Gage Height (ft)

High

Flow Condition

Normal

Flood Status

Historical Percentile Comparison

Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for June 11 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.

Percentile	Label	CFS Threshold	Today's Flow
10th	Very Low threshold	199
25th	Low threshold	351
50th (Median)	Normal (median)	518
75th	High threshold	1,010
95th	Very High threshold	1,780	Today: 1,340 cfs

30-Day Hydrograph

Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.

10th–95th historical Day-of-year median Recent discharge

30-Day Flow History

Date	Discharge (CFS)	Gage Ht (ft)
May 28, 2026	935	9.86
May 27, 2026	744	9.50
May 26, 2026	538	8.80
May 25, 2026	404	8.11
May 24, 2026	297	7.37
May 23, 2026	218	6.68
May 22, 2026	203	6.53
May 21, 2026	207	6.58
May 20, 2026	214	6.65
May 19, 2026	224	6.74
May 18, 2026	238	6.87
May 17, 2026	250	6.98
May 16, 2026	264	7.11
May 15, 2026	282	7.25
Apr 21, 2026	257	7.04
Apr 20, 2026	262	7.09
Apr 19, 2026	267	7.13
Apr 18, 2026	273	7.18
Apr 17, 2026	284	7.27
Apr 16, 2026	293	7.34
Apr 15, 2026	303	7.42
Apr 14, 2026	314	7.51
Apr 13, 2026	326	7.59
Apr 12, 2026	335	7.66
Apr 11, 2026	345	7.73
Apr 10, 2026	354	7.79
Apr 9, 2026	364	7.86
Apr 8, 2026	374	7.93
Apr 7, 2026	387	8.02
Apr 6, 2026	400	8.10

Station Information

USGS Site No: 02173051
State: SC
County: Bamberg County
Coordinates: 33.3371, -81.0187
Drainage Area: 807 mi²
Datum (ft): 126.8
HUC Code: 03050204

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Flood Stage Thresholds

Action Stage: 11.0 ft
Flood Stage: 16.0 ft
Moderate Flood: 21.0 ft
Major Flood: 24.0 ft

Currently 5.65 ft below flood stage.

Recent Extremes

Max discharge: 4,390 cfs

May 14, 2025
Min discharge: 203 cfs

May 22, 2026
Days at flood stage: 0

Computed from the local daily-values archive.

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12.8 mi · 1,780 cfs

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Sunnyside Canal at Orangeburg, SC
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