River stage
Waccamaw River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 9 of 9
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 9 of 9 gauges on the Waccamaw River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Waccamaw River levels, gauge by gauge
The Waccamaw River is measured at 9 gauges across North Carolina, South Carolina. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge WRPN7 | 12.94 ft | no flood stage set |
| Freeland | 2.55 ft | normal, rising |
| Bucksport | 17.63 ft | no flood stage set |
| Conway | 1.73 ft | no flood stage set |
| Conway | 7.68 ft | below flood stage |
| Hagley Landing | 18.43 ft | no flood stage set |
| Longs | 2.64 ft | normal, falling |
| Pawleys Island | 7.06 ft | no flood stage set |
| Red Bluff | 10.69 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Waccamaw River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Freeland, NC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Black River (NC, SC) 9 gauges
- Little Pee Dee River 4 gauges
- Lynches River 5 gauges
- Cape Fear River 8 gauges
- Santee River 4 gauges
- Pee Dee River 13 gauges
- Black Creek (SC) 4 gauges
- Beaver Creek (NC) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Waccamaw River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 9 reporting gauges on the Waccamaw River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Waccamaw River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Freeland is at 2.55 ft; Longs is at 2.64 ft.
Where is the Waccamaw River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 9 gauges on the Waccamaw River across North Carolina, South Carolina.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.