Station Name: WACCAMAW RIVER AT BUCKSPORT, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: -10 feet / -3 meters

Nearest Address:
1803 Bucksport Rd
Bucksport, SC 29527
Horry County

GPS Coordinates: 33.64905837, -79.09420639

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 2:11AM EDT until August 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 2:11 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Flood Warning issued August 21 at 8:59PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Thu August 21, 2025, 8:59 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 3:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Waccamaw River at Conway. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding will worsen in Lees Landing, Riverfront South, Pitch Landing, and Savannah Bluff. Flooding will also worsen along Waccamaw CIR, Riverside DR, and in low areas along Gray Oak DR. Flood waters will begin to affect Black Moss DR and Cypress Flat. Depot RD, New RD, and Jackson Bluff RD may begin to flood. The lowest homes on Riverside DR north of Conway may be affected. Witch Golf Course may begin to flood. Swamps will be heavily flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.8 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 2:10PM EDT until August 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 2:10 PM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Flood Warning issued August 22 at 10:54AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 10:54 AM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 5:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North Carolina... Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Waccamaw River at Conway. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding will worsen in Lees Landing, Riverfront South, Pitch Landing, and Savannah Bluff. Flooding will also worsen along Waccamaw CIR, Riverside DR, and in low areas along Gray Oak DR. Flood waters will begin to affect Black Moss DR and Cypress Flat. Depot RD, New RD, and Jackson Bluff RD may begin to flood. The lowest homes on Riverside DR north of Conway may be affected. Witch Golf Course may begin to flood. Swamps will be heavily flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.7 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by this afternoon.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 2:11AM EDT until August 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 2:11 AM
Expires: Fri August 22, 2025, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick County. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.