Streamflow levels across
South Carolina
are currently
62.0% of normal, with the
Santee River Nr Jamestown
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
10900cfs and gauge stage of 7.45 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Lynches River At Effingham
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
8.27%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
969cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville, currently reporting a stage of
56.24ft.
The
South Fork Edisto River Near Cope
in the
South Fork Edisto
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
927cfs, about
18.95% of normal.
South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, receiving abundant rainfall throughout the year. The state's major surface flows include the Savannah River, Santee River, and Cooper River, which all flow into the Atlantic Ocean. There are several major reservoirs and dams in the state, including the Lake Marion, Lake Murray, and Lake Moultrie. The state's hydrology is heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, as well as by the Appalachian Mountains in the western part of the state. Snowpack is generally limited in South Carolina, and the state's watershed is primarily influenced by rainfall and runoff. Major tributaries of the state's major rivers include the Broad River, Edisto River, and Pee Dee River.