SOUTH CAROLINA FLOW REPORT

July 26 2024

Streamflow levels across South Carolina are currently 104.0% of normal, with the Pee Dee River Below Pee Dee reporting the highest discharge in the state with 9090cfs and gauge stage of 20.78 ft. Meanwhile, the Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a 280.28% increase since yesterday, and currently running at 2700cfs.

Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the Pee Dee River Nr Bennettsville, currently reporting a stage of 58.91ft. The Bush River Nr Prosperity in the Saluda watershed is surging for this time of year at 1460cfs, about 1630.88% 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.