Station Name: WACCAMAW RIVER ABOVE CONWAY, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: -3 feet / -1 meters

Nearest Address:
Old Reaves Ferry Rd
Conway, SC 29526
Horry County

GPS Coordinates: 33.8508333, -78.8972222

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued July 12 at 10:46AM EDT until July 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 10:46 AM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 5:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina... Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Horry and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Pee Dee River at Galivants Ferry. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flood waters will begin to affect residential yards in the Fork Retch community upstream of Galivants Ferry near the town of Nichols. Swampland flooding becomes noticeable and natural boat landings will be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Flood Warning issued July 12 at 9:15PM EDT until July 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 9:15 PM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 3:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Cumberland and Bladen Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Horry and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Pee Dee River at Galivants Ferry. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, flood waters will affect residential yards in the Fork Retch community upstream of Galivants Ferry near the town of Nichols. Swampland and natural boat landings will be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered roads. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued July 12 at 10:46AM EDT until July 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 10:46 AM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 5:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in South Carolina... Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Horry and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Pee Dee River at Galivants Ferry. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flood waters will begin to affect residential yards in the Fork Retch community upstream of Galivants Ferry near the town of Nichols. Swampland flooding becomes noticeable and natural boat landings will be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Flood Warning issued July 12 at 9:15PM EDT until July 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 9:15 PM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 3:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Cumberland and Bladen Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Horry and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Pee Dee River at Galivants Ferry. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, flood waters will affect residential yards in the Fork Retch community upstream of Galivants Ferry near the town of Nichols. Swampland and natural boat landings will be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered roads. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued July 12 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 9:15 PM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 3:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Cumberland and Bladen Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Carolina... Little Pee Dee River At Galivants Ferry affecting Horry and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lumber River near Lumberton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, significant flooding will occur west of Interstate 95 and water may begin surrounding homes in the Pines and Coxs Pond areas. Homes off River Road may become isolated by flood waters. Water may also affect yards off Planetarium Road and fields off deep Branch Road. East of Lumberton, the lowest homes in the Pines area may be flooded and homes may be surrounded by water in the Pines area and between the Pepsi plant and the river. Chickenfoot Road, Noir Street and Hestertown Road may be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:50 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.0 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Flooding is occurring. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered roads. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.