River Conditions
Illustrated map of Lake Norman

River stage

Lake Tillery, Pee Dee River

River level
276.97 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
278.00 ft
Flood stage
279.00 ft
Moderate flood
280.00 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MTGN7

Flood stage
279.00 ft
Moderate flood
280.00 ft
Major flood
281.00 ft

In brief

The Pee Dee River at Lake Tillery, NC read 276.97 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.03 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge MTGN7

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 278.00 ftMinor flooding 279.00 ftModerate flooding 280.00 ftMajor flooding 281.00 ft CURRENT 276.97 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is the Pee Dee River flooding at Lake Tillery?

No. The Pee Dee River at Lake Tillery is at 276.97 ft, 1.03 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Lake Tillery?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 278 ft, minor flooding 279 ft, moderate flooding 280 ft and major flooding 281 ft.

What is the highest the Pee Dee River has been at Lake Tillery?

The National Weather Service has not published a crest history for this gauge.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MTGN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02123736). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.