Water Temperature of the Santee River in St. Stephen, SC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, August 22, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT
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Russellville, SC; Salters, SCSponsored Content
Station Name: SANTEE RIVER NEAR RUSSELLVILLE, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 36 feet / 11 meters
Nearest Address:
US-52
St. Stephen, SC 29479
Williamsburg County
GPS Coordinates: 33.49405569, -79.9603544
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Weather for St. Stephen, South Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 83%
Feels Like: 79.8°F
Wind: ESE 4.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.2 mph
Precipitation: 0.09 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.3
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 83°F
L: 75°F

Sat
H: 82°F
L: 71°F

Sun
H: 89°F
L: 74°F

Mon
H: 89°F
L: 76°F

Tue
H: 85°F
L: 68°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 7:51 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:28 AM - 3:58 AM12:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Minor Periods
7:21 PM - 8:51 PM5:29 AM - 6:59 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Warning issued August 21 at 9:16PM EDT until August 23 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Thu August 21, 2025, 9:16 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santee River near Jamestown. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, several dirt logging roads are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 830 PM EDT Thursday, the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Friday evening and continue falling to 8.8 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Flood Warning issued August 22 at 11:11AM EDT until August 24 at 6:12AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 11:11 AM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santee River near Jamestown. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, several dirt logging roads are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1030 AM EDT Friday, the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening and continue falling to 7.5 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Flood Warning issued August 21 at 9:16PM EDT until August 23 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Thu August 21, 2025, 9:16 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Santee River near Jamestown. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, several dirt logging roads are impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 830 PM EDT Thursday, the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Friday evening and continue falling to 8.8 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Flood Watch issued August 22 at 7:13AM EDT until August 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 7:13 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia, including the following areas, Bulloch, Candler, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Effingham, Evans, Inland Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland Liberty, Inland McIntosh, Jenkins, Long, Screven and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following areas, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will impact the region Friday through Saturday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches can be expected through early Sunday morning with localized amounts exceeding 6 inches. Ground conditions remain wet and any sustained period of heavy rainfall will likely lead to areas of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be prepared to protect life and property, especially in areas prone to flooding. If flooding develops, move to higher ground immediately. If driving, be prepared for flooded roadways and possible road closures.
Flood Watch issued August 22 at 1:34PM EDT until August 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 1:34 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:45 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia, including the following areas, Bulloch, Candler, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, Effingham, Evans, Inland Bryan, Inland Chatham, Inland Liberty, Inland McIntosh, Jenkins, Long, Screven and Tattnall and southeast South Carolina, including the following areas, Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton, Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper and Tidal Berkeley. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms will impact the region Friday through Saturday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches can be expected through early Sunday morning with localized amounts exceeding 6 inches. Ground conditions remain wet and any sustained period of heavy rainfall will likely lead to areas of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be prepared to protect life and property, especially in areas prone to flooding. If flooding develops, move to higher ground immediately. If driving, be prepared for flooded roadways and possible road closures.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.8°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 7:51 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:28 AM - 3:58 AM12:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Minor Periods
7:21 PM - 8:51 PM5:29 AM - 6:59 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.3°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 1:46 PM
Moonset: 8:20 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:16 AM - 4:46 AM1:16 PM - 3:46 PM
Minor Periods
7:50 PM - 9:20 PM6:33 AM - 8:03 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.1°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 4.7 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 2:28 PM
Moonset: 8:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:00 AM - 5:30 AM1:58 PM - 4:28 PM
Minor Periods
8:15 PM - 9:45 PM7:34 AM - 9:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.8°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:21 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 3:10 PM
Moonset: 9:09 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:42 AM - 6:12 AM2:40 PM - 5:10 PM
Minor Periods
8:39 PM - 10:09 PM8:32 AM - 10:02 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.7°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:21 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 3:50 PM
Moonset: 9:34 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:22 AM - 6:52 AM3:20 PM - 5:50 PM
Minor Periods
9:04 PM - 10:34 PM9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5