Is the Waccamaw River flooding?
The Waccamaw River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in South Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Waccamaw River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all South Carolina river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Waccamaw River near Longs, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.88 ft on 20 September 2018, carrying 54,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1951 (75 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.07 ft, 16.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw River near Longs, SC | No flooding | 3.07 ft | 12 ft | |
| Waccamaw River at Conway Marina at Conway, SC | No flooding | 7.34 ft | 11 ft | |
| Waccamaw River at Sc-22 below Longs, SC | No flood stage defined | 10.69 ft | — |