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SwedenAiw at Highway 544 at Socastee water level
Tidal gauge, Aiw, South Carolina, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
13.07ft Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours
- Water temperature
- 69 °F
History
20252026
Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage
What this means
High water at Aiw at Highway 544 at Socastee: the latest reading is 13.07 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.86 ft above the median of 12.21 ft for mid-October, based on 27 years of readings. It is 1.93 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 13.02 ft (+0.05 ft).
It is on the way up, by 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 10.81 ft – 13.23 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 69 °F.
Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 12.21 ft0.86 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 11.41 ft – 13.93 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 13.02 ft+0.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 10.81 ft – 13.23 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 10.56 ft – 13.18 ft
- Highest on record
- 21.83 ftSeptember 27, 2018
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
- Flooding similar to Hurricane Florence in 2018. Areas on each side of the Waterway from about Lauderdale Bay Estates to Highway 31 that experience flooding at 21.5 feet see the flooding worsen. Over 500 structures are impacted and water depths in the lowest lying areas exceed 5 feet. At this level, the lowest homes at the end of Geddings Drive, Connie Court, and Sims Drive may be affected by flooding.
- 21.50 ft
- Flooding nearly as bad as that after Hurricane Florence in 2018 is experienced. Areas on each side of the Waterway from about Lauderdale Bay Estates to Highway 31 that experience flooding at 21 feet see the flooding worsen. Over 500 structures are impacted and water depths in the lowest lying areas exceed 5 feet. At this level, flood water also nears homes on Geddings Drive, Connie Court, and Sims Drive.
- 21.00 ft
- Flooding of hundreds of ground level structures worsens in Rosewood Estates, on Star Creek Circle, Recreation Road, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Shem Creek Circle, West Oak Circle, Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, Earls Road, El Duce Place, Enterprise Road, Teague Road, and Riverside Drive. Structures on Foxcatcher Drive, Downybrook Road, River Cliff Drive, Hidden Harbor Road, Islander Road, and Stonebrook Drive flood.
- 20.50 ft
- Flooding of hundreds of ground level structures worsens in Rosewood Estates, on Star Creek Circle, Recreation Road, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Shem Creek Circle, West Oak Circle, Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, Earls Road, El Duce Place, Enterprise Road, Teague Road, and Riverside Drive. The lowest structures on Foxcatcher Drive, Downybrook Road, River Cliff Drive, Hidden Harbor Road, and Islander Road may flood.
- 20.00 ft
- Flooding of hundreds of ground level structures in Rosewood Estates, on Star Creek Circle, Recreation Road, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Shem Creek Circle, West Oak Circle, Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, Earls Road, El Duce Place, Enterprise Road near Randy Lane, Teague Road, and Riverside Drive worsens. Flooding nears homes on Downybrook Road, River Cliff Drive, Islander Road, Hidden Harbor Road and Foxcatcher Drive.
- 19.50 ft
- Flooding of over 300 ground level structures in Rosewood Estates, on Star Creek Circle, Recreation Road, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Shem Creek Circle, and West Oak Circle worsens. Flooding of Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, and Earls Road worsens and structures will flood. Flooding worsens on El Duce Place, Enterprise Road, and Teague Road and may affect structures. Flooding off Riverside Drive worsens.
- 19.00 ft
- Flooding of over 300 ground level structures in Rosewood Estates, on Star Creek Circle, Recreation Road, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Shem Creek Circle, and West Oak Circle worsens or begins. Flooding of Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, and Earls Road worsens and structures may flood. Flooding worsens on El Duce Place, Enterprise Road, and Teague Road and may affect structures. Flooding off Riverside Drive begins.
- 18.50 ft
- Flooding of about 150 ground level structures on Rosewood Drive, Star Creek Circle, Recreation Road, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Shem Creek Circle, and West Oak Circle worsens and more structures may flood. Flooding worsens on Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, and Earls Road. Structures in these areas may flood. Flooding will affect El Duce Place and Enterprise Road at Randy Lane. Lower yards on Teague Road will flood.
- 18.00 ft
- Flooding of a total of about 150 ground level residences or enclosures on Rosewood Drive, Star Creek Circle, Recreation Road, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Shem Creek Circle, and West Oak Circle begins or worsens. Flooding of Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, and Earls Road worsens. Hideaway Resort Trail may become impassable. Lower yards along Teague Road may begin to flood.
- 17.50 ft
- Flooding of about five dozen ground level structures on Rosewood Drive, Star Creek Circle, and Recreation Road worsens. Flooding expands on Rosewood Drive, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Star Creek Circle, West Oak Circle, Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, and Earls Road with dozens of ground level structures threatened. Hideaway Resort Trail could flood. The lowest ground level structures on Shem Creek Circle may flood.
- 17.00 ft
- Flooding of about three dozen ground level structures on Rosewood Drive, Star Creek Circle, and Recreation Road worsens and about 24 more ground level structures begin to flood. Flooding expands on Rosewood Drive, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Star Creek Circle, West Oak Circle and Roberta Lane with residences isolated. Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, and Earls Road begin to flood. Lowest yards along Shem Creek Circle begin to flood.
- 16.50 ft
- Flooding of about three dozen ground level structures on Rosewood Drive, Star Creek Circle, and Recreation Road worsens. A few of the lowest structures on Folly Lane may begin to flood. Flooding of several roads in the area worsens and some may be impassable. These roads include Rosewood Drive, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, and Star Creek Circle. Flooding may begin on West Oak Circle and spread up the end of Roberta Lane.
- 13.07 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.83 ft | September 27, 2018 |
| 2 | 19.23 ft | October 18, 2016 |
| 3 | 18.24 ft | February 27, 2021 |
| 4 | 17.35 ft | June 7, 2020 |
| 5 | 17.07 ft | October 8, 2016 |
| 6 | 16.80 ft | October 12, 2015 |
| 7 | 16.73 ft | August 21, 2024 |
| 8 | 16.50 ft | October 5, 2015 |
| 9 | 16.47 ft | February 21, 2020 |
| 10 | 16.36 ft | January 10, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:38 PM Daylight 11 hr, 12 min First quarter 69%
Map
Other gauges on the Aiw
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiw at Highway 9 at Nixons CrossroadsTidal gauge, Aiw | 12.70 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 23 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw River at BucksportTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 17.89 ft | High | +0.20 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Pee Dee River at Highway 701 near BucksportRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 11.74 ft | Normal | +0.20 ft | 9 mi |
| Waccamaw River at Conway Marina at ConwayRiver gauge, Waccamaw River | 8.28 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 10 mi |
| Crabtree Swamp at ConwayRiver gauge, Crabtree Swamp | 11.53 ft | Normal | +0.09 ft | 12 mi |
| Waccamaw River above ConwayTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 1.99 ft | Low | +0.10 ft | 13 mi |
| Waccamaw River near Pawleys IslandTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 6.27 ft | High | +0.35 ft | 14 mi |
| Little Pee Dee River near ConwayRiver gauge, Little Pee Dee River | 10.97 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 17 mi |
| Waccamaw River near Hagley Land. near Pawleys IslandTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 16.81 ft | High | +0.37 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Aiw at Highway 544 at Socastee compare with last year?
It is 0.05 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 13.02 ft.
What is flood stage for Aiw at Highway 544 at Socastee?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 1.93 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Aiw at Highway 544 at Socastee in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 12.21 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 11.41 ft and 13.93 ft, based on 27 years of records.
What is the water level of Aiw at Highway 544 at Socastee today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT, the water level was 13.07 ft. Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Aiw at Highway 544 at Socastee rising or falling?
Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.72 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Aiw at Highway 544 at Socastee normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Aiw at Highway 544 at Socastee?
The highest level on record is 21.83 ft on September 27, 2018.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02110725(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.68694, -79.00500(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 13.07 ft | 2026-10-20 13:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 69 °F | 2026-10-20 13:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Aiw at Highway 544 at Socastee (usgs:02110725). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/aiw-at-highway-544-at-socastee
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