Station Name: BROAD RIVER NEAR JENKINSVILLE, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 276 feet

Nearest Address:
1492 Parr Rd
Jenkinsville, SC 29065
Fairfield County

GPS Coordinates: 34.26070285, -81.3303747

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued May 26 at 5:24PM EDT until May 28 at 3:24AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 5:24 PM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 5:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Columbia SC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina... Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Saluda, Newberry and Greenwood Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saluda River at Saluda River at Chappells. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should be moved to higher ground. At 16.0 feet, Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 14.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 530 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued May 26 at 10:24PM EDT until May 28 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 10:24 PM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 10:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... Saluda River At Saluda River at Chappells affecting Saluda, Newberry and Greenwood Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saluda River at Saluda River at Chappells. * WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should be moved to higher ground. At 16.0 feet, Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM EDT Tuesday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Flooded roadways are nearly impossible to see at night. Turn around, don't drown. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1030 AM EDT.

Flood Advisory issued May 27 at 1:52AM EDT until May 27 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 1:52 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Nuisance to Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The Little River basin in central and south-central Laurens County. * WHEN...Until 415 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to the Little River and associated tributaries, as well as other other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks, greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A small culvert washout or two is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 148 AM EDT, Rain has moved out of the advisory area but storm-total rainfall of 2-5" occurred over the headwaters of the Little River watershed, causing significant rises along the Little River and associated tributaries last night. The Little River has crested and continues to slowly fall. The Flood Advisory will remain in effect until the Little River has receded below bankfull levels. The following streamgauge is above Action/Advisory Stage, resulting in nuisance flooding along Little River near Little River Park... ID: LRLS1 NAME: at Gordon St, in Laurens CURRENT STAGE: 7.67 feet ACTION/ADVISORY STAGE: 7.0 feet MINOR FLOOD STAGE: 10.0 feet TREND: Falling slowly ESTIMATED FORECAST: Little River is expected to recede below Action/Advisory Stage later this morning. IMPACTS: Between 7.0 and 10.0 feet, expecting nuisance flooding within Little River Park impacting walking paths and other low-lying areas. Additional flooding of low-lying areas near Little River Park is likely including downstream of Gordon St near E Main St, E Farley Ave, and US 221. - Some locations that may continue to experience nuisance to Minor flooding include...Laurens and Mountville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.