2025-12-17T18:00:00-07:00
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243 and 245. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST this evening. * WINDS...West 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Summary
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Wateree River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Wateree River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wateree River Nr. Camden
USGS 02148000 |
1690 cfs | 5.27 ft | 1.81 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Wateree River, about 75 mi (120 km) long, is a tributary of the Santee River in central South Carolina in the United States, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. Its name recalls the now-extinct Wateree Native Americans, who lived in the area until displaced by European settlers.