Station Name: WANDO RIVER AT CAINHOY BELOW WANDO, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
SC-41
Charleston, SC 29492
Charleston County

GPS Coordinates: 32.92130556, -79.82438889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 2 at 2:12PM EDT until May 2 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 2:12 PM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (6.9 to 7.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 9:30 PM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 1 at 11:51PM EDT until May 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 11:51 PM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected at New Hanover beaches. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 2 at 2:20PM EDT until May 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 2:20 PM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents for New Hanover county beaches. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal New Hanover County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.