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 Whitewater River run from Echaw Road to Snatee River Confluence in South Carolina is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 200 and 500 cubic feet per second (cfs), with higher flow levels providing more challenging rapids and obstacles.
The class rating for this section of the Whitewater River is Class III, which means it has moderate rapids with moderate waves. The segment mileage is approximately 6.5 miles, with several notable rapids and obstacles such as "Devil's Kitchen," "Fistful of Dollars," and "Final Exam."
Specific regulations to the area include a permit requirement for commercial outfitters, a ban on alcohol, and a minimum age limit of 12 years old for participants in commercial trips. Additionally, all participants must wear appropriate safety equipment, including helmets and personal flotation devices.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-03 |
| River Levels | 247 cfs (5.16 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 47% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 02172002 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Elmwood
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Elmwood Recreation Area
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Honey Hill
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Honey Hill Recreation Area
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Guilliard Lake
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Forest Service Road 211-B, McClellanville
Echaw Road To Snatee River Confluence
Lake Moultrie Outlet To Saltwater
Headwater To Echaw Road
Headwaters To Santee River Confluence
Rhem's Church Pond
Old Georgetown Road Pond
New Hope Pond
Guilliard Lake
Bluebird Pond