River stage
Galivants Ferry, Little Pee Dee River
- River level
- 3.74 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.14 ft
- Recent high
- 4.43 ft
- Recent low
- 2.36 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GALS1
- 30-day change
- +0.01 ft
- Average
- 3.07 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 17.21 ft
In brief
The Little Pee Dee River at Galivants Ferry, SC read 3.74 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.26 ft below action stage. That is 0.01 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GALS1
Water 75 °F (24 °C) · 6 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.21 ft | 2018-09-21 |
| 2 | 17.10 ft | 2016-10-12 |
| 3 | 16.00 ft | 1928-09-15 |
| 4 | 13.86 ft | 2024-08-12 |
| 5 | 13.23 ft | 1945-09-23 |
| 6 | 13.01 ft | 1964-10-09 |
| 7 | 12.94 ft | 2021-02-22 |
| 8 | 12.72 ft | 1983-03-22 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.00 ft
The river is at bankfull. Some minor flooding will occur in low lying areas.
- 9.00 ft
Flood waters will begin to affect residential yards in the Fork Retch community upstream of Galivants Ferry south of Nichols. Cartwheel Landing at the end of Cox Lake CT may flood. Swampland flooding becomes noticeable and natural boat landings will be flooded. Unpaved roads nearer the river may flood.
- 10.00 ft
Flooding worsens in the Fork Retch community upstream of Galivants Ferry south of Nichols. Cartwheel Landing at the end of Cox Lake CT will flood. Low areas in Knife Island and along Hill RD off Hwy 917 may flood. Unpaved access roads nearer the river will flood and may limit access to structures nearer the river.
- 11.00 ft
Flood waters will continue to rise in the Fork Retch community located near Nichols and begin to affect ground level structures. Cartwheel Landing at the end of Cox Lake CT will flood. Additional areas in Cartwheel Landing begin to flood. Roads in Knife Island may begin to flood and low areas along Red Bluff CT, Grices Ferry RD, and Hill RD off Hwy 917 may flood. Parts of Deerview CT may begin to flood. Unpaved access roads nearer the river will flood and limit access to structures nearer the river.
- 12.00 ft
Additional ground level structures in Fork Retch will begin to flood. Flooding in the Cartwheel Landing area worsens and affects more roads. Hill RD, Church Landing RD, and Deerview CT begin to flood. Roads in Knife Island will flood and flooding of low areas along Red Bluff CT and Grices Ferry RD worsens. Unpaved access roads nearer the river will be impassable. The end of Locust Tree CT may flood. Ground level structures in all of these areas may flood.
- 13.00 ft
Extensive flooding along the river and its tributaries. Flooding worsens in Fork Retch, Cartwheel Landing, and Knife Island. Grices Ferry RD and Red Bluff CT flood. Buildings on Church Landing RD and Hill RD may be isolated by flood waters. Flooding begins along Ferring Loop and Sheppard CT. Flooding could isolate homes on Deerview CT. Unpaved access roads nearer the river will be impassable. Locust Tree CT and Red Breast CT will flood. Ground level structures in all of these areas may flood.
- 14.00 ft
Extensive flooding along the river and tributaries. Flooding worsens in Fork Retch,Cartwheel Landing,and Knife Island. Grices Ferry RD and Red Bluff CT may be isolated by flooding. Buildings on Church Landing RD,Hill RD, and Deerview CT are isolated by flood waters. Flooding worsens along Ferring Loop and Sheppard CT. Unpaved access roads near the river are impassable. Locust Tree CT and Red Breast CT will flood. Ground level structures in all areas will flood. Gunter Lake RD and Black Island RD may flood.
- 15.00 ft
Extensive flooding along the river and tributaries. Flooding continues to deepen in all areas including Fork Retch,Cartwheel Landing,Knife Island,Grices Ferry RD,Red Bluff CT,Church Landing RD, Hill RD,Locust Tree CT and Red Breast CT. Flooding worsens along Deerview CT and expands off North River Pines RD and South River Pines RD. Ground level structures will flood and many homes will be isolated. Gunter Lake RD and Black Island RD will flood and low areas along Gunters Island RD may flood.
- 16.00 ft
Extensive flooding along the river and tributaries. Flooding deepens in Fork Retch,Cartwheel Landing,Knife Island,Grices Ferry RD,Red Bluff CT,Church Landing RD,Hill RD,and Deerview CT. Flooding expands along North River Pines RD and South River Pines RD. Locust Tree CT,Red Breast CT,Gunter Lake RD and Black Island RD may be impassable. Low areas along Gunters Island RD flood and water may reach areas near Pee Dee RD N and Lake Swamp RD. Ground level structures in these areas will flood with homes isolated.
- 17.00 ft
Extensive flooding along the river and its tributaries. Flooding worsens in all areas including Fork Retch,Cartwheel Landing,Knife Island,Grices Ferry RD,Red Bluff CT,Church Landing RD,Hill RD,Deerview CT,North River Pines RD,South River Pines RD,Locust Tree CT,Red Breast CT,Gunter Lake RD, Black Island RD,along Gunters Island RD,and near the intersection of Pee Dee RD N and Lake Swamp RD. Ground level structures in these areas will flood and homes will be isolated. Pee Dee RD S may flood N of Amhurst RD.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Little Pee Dee River flooding at Galivants Ferry?
No. The Little Pee Dee River at Galivants Ferry is at 3.74 ft, 4.26 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Galivants Ferry?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 11 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
What is the highest the Little Pee Dee River has been at Galivants Ferry?
The highest crest on record is 17.21 ft, on 2018-09-21.
Is the Little Pee Dee River high or low right now at Galivants Ferry?
At 3.74 ft it is higher than 87% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Galivants Ferry, Little Pee Dee River?
The water temperature at Galivants Ferry, Little Pee Dee River is 75 °F (23.9 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 6 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GALS1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02135000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.