Pee Dee River at Cheraw, SC
Is Pee Dee River at Cheraw, SC flooding right now?
Pee Dee River at Cheraw, SC measured 3.33 ft on 2026-11-11 14:15:00 UTC. That observation was 26.7 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.33 ft
Streamflow
2,150 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 42 ft. The highest crest on record was 50.4 ft on Wed, Sep 19, 1945.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 16.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 26.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 36 ft | 32.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 42 ft | 38.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 50.4 ft | 1945-09-19 |
| 47.2 ft | 1908-08-27 |
| 46.6 ft | 2018-09-18 |
| 45.5 ft | 1864-01-01 |
| 44.9 ft | 1928-09-20 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Whites Creek near Wallace, SC | 3.3 mi | Marlboro County |
| Thompson Creek above Cheraw, SC | 4.8 mi | Chesterfield County |
| Pee Dee River near Bennettsville, SC | 8.6 mi | Marlboro County |
| Thompson Creek at Chesterfield, SC | 10.7 mi | Chesterfield County |
| Pee Dee River above Jones Creek near Cordova, NC | 10.9 mi | Richmond County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.