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West Columbia Riverwalk

Nature preserve · West Columbia, South Carolina

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 4,790 ft³/s over 86 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 02169500, as of Aug 22, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 4,790 ft³/s over 86 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
2,920 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.30 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 4,790 ft³/s over 86 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for South Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CONGAREE RIVER AT COLUMBIA, SC (0.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at West Columbia Riverwalk

H: 93° L: 71°
Overcast
Overcast
78°
|
Feels like 85°
Precipitation
14%
Humidity
87%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
5.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
73°
3 AM
Cloudy
72°
6 AM
Mist
71°
9 AM
Mist
73°
12 PM
Overcast
80°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
87°
6 PM
Sunny
90°
9 PM
Clear
81°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Columbia Riverwalk?
West Columbia Riverwalk is a nature preserve in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Can you swim at West Columbia Riverwalk?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is West Columbia Riverwalk rated?
West Columbia Riverwalk in West Columbia, South Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 33 reviews.

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Location & Contact

100 Riverside Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169

West Columbia, South Carolina 29169

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