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SwedenLittle Pee Dee River near Nichols water level
River gauge, Little Pee Dee River, South Carolina, United States
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What this means
The Little Pee Dee River near Nichols reads 6.44 ft as of Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.05 ft and 6.87 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to −0.42 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.05 ft – 6.87 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 5.76 ft – 7.40 ft
- Highest on record
- 23.81 ftSeptember 20, 2018
Floating and fishing near Little Pee Dee River near Nichols
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.81 ft | September 20, 2018 |
| 2 | 19.67 ft | August 11, 2024 |
| 3 | 19.62 ft | August 11, 2024 |
| 4 | 15.34 ft | September 1, 2023 |
| 5 | 15.18 ft | September 3, 2023 |
| 6 | 14.58 ft | July 30, 2024 |
| 7 | 14.38 ft | December 22, 2023 |
| 8 | 14.06 ft | January 15, 2024 |
| 9 | 13.57 ft | March 8, 2024 |
| 10 | 13.38 ft | March 11, 2024 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the Little Pee Dee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pee Dee River near DillonRiver gauge, Little Pee Dee River | 111 cfs | Very low | −5.0 cfs | 17 mi |
| Little Pee Dee River at Galivants FerryRiver gauge, Little Pee Dee River | 3.26 ft | Very low | −0.07 ft | 11 mi |
| Little Pee Dee River near ConwayRiver gauge, Little Pee Dee River | 10.98 ft | Very low | −0.08 ft | 26 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumber River at NicholsRiver gauge, Lumber River | 11.68 ft | Very low | −0.06 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Lumber River at BoardmanRiver gauge, Lumber River | 2.68 ft | Low | −0.11 ft | 20 mi |
| Pee Dee River at PeedeeRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 11.22 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 21 mi |
| Pee Dee River below Pee DeeRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 19.17 ft | High | +0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Crabtree Swamp at ConwayRiver gauge, Crabtree Swamp | 11.51 ft | Normal | +0.36 ft | 25 mi |
| Pee Dee River at Us378 above PostonRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 15.52 ft | Very high | +0.30 ft | 26 mi |
| Waccamaw River at Conway Marina at ConwayRiver gauge, Waccamaw River | 8.17 ft | Normal | +0.28 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Little Pee Dee River near Nichols today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT, the water level was 6.44 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Pee Dee River near Nichols rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.42 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Pee Dee River near Nichols normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Pee Dee River near Nichols?
The highest level on record is 23.81 ft on September 20, 2018.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02132715(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.20694, -79.17250(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 | 6.44 ft | 2026-10-20 09:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Little Pee Dee River near Nichols (usgs:02132715). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/little-pee-dee-river-near-nichols
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer