Is the Waccamaw River flooding?

South Carolina · 3 gauges · South Carolina river levels

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.

data refreshed 3 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

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.

Drains 1,110 sq mi · gauge elevation 4 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Waccamaw River near Longs, SCNo flooding3.07 ft12 ft
Waccamaw River at Conway Marina at Conway, SCNo flooding7.34 ft11 ft
Waccamaw River at Sc-22 below Longs, SCNo flood stage defined10.69 ft
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.