Waccamaw River at Freeland, NC
Is Waccamaw River at Freeland, NC flooding right now?
Waccamaw River at Freeland, NC measured 2.09 ft on 2026-11-11 14:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.9 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.09 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.67 ft on Thu, Sep 20, 2018.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 11.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 12.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 15.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 16.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.67 ft | 2018-09-20 |
| 19.3 ft | 1999-09-21 |
| 19 ft | 2016-10-12 |
| 17.45 ft | 2024-08-12 |
| 17.02 ft | 1996-09-12 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Buck Creek near Longs, SC | 13.8 mi | Horry County |
| Causeway Drive Bridge, Hwy 904 to Sunset Beach, NC | 15.1 mi | Brunswick County |
| Waccamaw River near Longs, SC | 15.8 mi | Horry County |
| Waccamaw River at Sc-22 below Longs, SC | 22.2 mi | Horry County |
| Ef Middleton Blvd Bridge, Hwy 1500 to Oak Island, NC | 25.0 mi | Brunswick 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.