Coosawhatchie River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Coosawhatchie River is flowing at 107 cfs near Hampton, SC — 713% of normal for the date and down 39% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Coosawhatchie River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Hampton, the Coosawhatchie River is running 107 cfs — 713% of normal, down 39% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 713% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Hampton (-39%).
How the Coosawhatchie River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Hampton52 ft 107 cfs713%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Coosawhatchie River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (713%).
Coosawhatchie River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Coosawhatchie River Near Hampton SC
Oct 9, 3:00 AM · USGS 02176500 |
107 cfs | 713% | -39% | 6.16 ft | 5.8 ft below | 52 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Coosawhatchie River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Coosawhatchie River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Coosawhatchie River
The Coosawhatchie River is a 60-mile-long river located in South Carolina, USA. It flows through Beaufort and Jasper counties, draining into the Broad River. Historically, the river was a significant transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers. The river's hydrology is influenced by tides, as it is a tidal river. There are no significant reservoirs or dams on the Coosawhatchie River, but it does receive water from smaller tributaries such as the Pocotaligo River. The river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and boating. The surrounding area is used for agriculture, including rice, soybeans, and corn cultivation. The river is also a habitat for various wildlife, including fish, alligators, and birds.
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About the Coosawhatchie River
How is the Coosawhatchie River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Coosawhatchie River is flowing at 107 cfs near Hampton, SC, about 713% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Coosawhatchie River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Coosawhatchie River is at 713% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Coosawhatchie River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Hampton (12.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.