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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 1:06PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 1:06 PM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 2 to 3 feet expected on Lake Moultrie. * WHERE...Lake Moultrie. * WHEN...From 2 AM Thursday to 2 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Boaters on Lake Moultrie should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 12:04PM EDT until October 10 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 12:04 PM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 8:15 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30-35 mph expected tonight and Friday night, with gusts of 25-30 mph expected during the day on Friday. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 2 AM Thursday to 11 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

Rip Current Statement issued October 8 at 1:10PM EDT until October 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 1:10 PM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to two feet of inundation above ground level possible along shorelines and tidal waterways (8.0 to 8.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston Thursday and 8.4 to 8.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water Friday). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:06 AM Thursday at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible several 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 8 at 1:10PM EDT until October 10 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 1:10 PM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to two feet of inundation above ground level possible along shorelines and tidal waterways (8.0 to 8.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston Thursday and 8.4 to 8.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water Friday). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:06 AM Thursday at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible several 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

High Surf Advisory issued October 8 at 1:10PM EDT until October 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 1:10 PM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to two feet of inundation above ground level possible along shorelines and tidal waterways (8.0 to 8.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston Thursday and 8.4 to 8.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water Friday). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Significant saltwater inundation will render numerous roads impassable. Properties may also flood. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10:06 AM Thursday at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible several 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.