WACCAMAW RIVER NEAR LONGS, SC
Is WACCAMAW RIVER NEAR LONGS, SC flooding right now?
No — WACCAMAW RIVER NEAR LONGS, SC is at 1.15 ft, 10.8 ft below its 12 ft flood stage, as of 87 min ago.
Gauge height
1.15 ft
Streamflow
38 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.19 ft on Sat, Sep 22, 2018.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 15.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.19 ft | 2018-09-22 |
| 17.94 ft | 1999-09-23 |
| 16.95 ft | 2016-10-14 |
| 15.17 ft | 2015-10-06 |
| 14.95 ft | 1996-09-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| BUCK CREEK NEAR LONGS, SC | 2.8 mi | Horry County |
| WACCAMAW RIVER AT SC-22 BELOW LONGS, SC | 8.2 mi | Horry County |
| AIW AT MYRTLEWOOD GOLF COURSE AT MYRTLE BEACH, SC | 14.7 mi | Horry County |
| WACCAMAW RIVER AT FREELAND, NC | 15.8 mi | Brunswick County |
| CAUSEWAY DRIVE BRIDGE, HWY 904 TO SUNSET BEACH, NC | 15.8 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.