2025-12-05T09:00:00-05:00
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.2 to 7.4 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 7:43 AM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 200 and 500 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating ranges from II to IV, with several rapids and obstacles throughout the segment. The total mileage for this run is approximately 4.5 miles.
Some of the specific rapids and obstacles include Pinball, Staircase, and Corkscrew. Pinball is a Class II rapid with several boulders to navigate around. Staircase is a Class III rapid with a steep drop and several large rocks to avoid. Corkscrew is a Class IV rapid with a tight turn and a large drop.
There are specific regulations in place for this area, including a requirement for all boaters to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times while on the river. Additionally, there are restrictions on the use of alcohol and drugs while on the river.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-03 |
| River Levels | 3070 cfs (15.86 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 139% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | ii-iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 02172040 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Santee River Nr Jamestown
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1910cfs |
Turkey Creek Near Maryville
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1cfs |
Back River At Dupont Intake Nr Kittredge
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3090cfs |
Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal At Moncks Corner
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1460cfs |
Santee River Near Pineville
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704cfs |
Black River At Kingstree
|
288cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Honey Hill Recreation Area
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Honey Hill
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Halfway Creek Trail Camp
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Buckhall
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Buck Hall Recreation Area
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Elmwood
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Buckhall Landing Road Charleston County
Headwater To Echaw Road
Headwaters To Santee River Confluence
Echaw Road To Snatee River Confluence
Lake Moultrie Outlet To Saltwater
Wilderness Wambaw Creek
Wilderness Little Wambaw Swamp
National Wildlife Refuge Francis Marion
Wilderness Hell Hole Bay
Francis Marion National Forest Huger Recreation Area
New Hope Pond
Twin Ponds
Windom Corner Pond
Old Georgetown Road Pond
Rhem's Church Pond