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Pee Dee River at Peedee water level

River gauge, Pee Dee River, South Carolina, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

10.81ft Up 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
7,530 cfs
0 13 25 Highest onrecord 33.30 ft Minor floodstage 19.00 ft Lowest on record 0.60 ft

History

1020ftOct 12Oct 14Oct 17Oct 19Oct 22Minor flood stage1020ftOct 12Oct 17Oct 22Minor flood stage
1020ftSep 19Sep 27Oct 5Oct 14Oct 22Minor flood stage1020ftSep 19Oct 5Oct 22Minor flood stage
1020ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage1020ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
1020ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261020ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 11.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 11:29 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Pee Dee River at Peedee is at 10.81 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 3.84 ft above the median of 6.97 ft for mid-October, based on 39 years of readings. It is 8.19 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.39 ft (+6.42 ft).

It has risen 0.27 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 11.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. There is still 8.19 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 2.70 ft and 10.81 ft.

Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
6.97 ft3.84 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.37 ft – 17.81 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
Same day last year
4.39 ft+6.42 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.70 ft – 10.81 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.94 ft – 15.09 ft
Highest on record
33.30 ftSeptember 22, 1945
Lowest on record
0.60 ftSeptember 29, 1954
Forecast peak
11.60 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Pee Dee River at Peedee

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 19.00 ft, 8.19 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

28.00 ft
There will be extensive flooding of timber land and farm land along the river. Access roads may be damaged by the flood waters and operations at industrial plants along the river will be affected.
25.00 ft
Flood waters will continue to affect logging operations upstream and downstream from Pee Dee. Flooding of farmlands adjacent to the river will worsen.
23.00 ft
Flooding will affect swamp and timberlands while also disrupting logging operations. Operations will likely cease and equipment not previously moved will remain trapped. Some farmland will have minor flooding especially around Britton Neck.
20.00 ft
Flood waters will affect swamplands and logging interests. Flood waters will affect timberland as far downstream as Yauhannah two weeks after the crest passes Pee Dee. Logging equipment needs to be moved.
19.00 ft
Flood waters will affect swamplands adjacent to the river.
10.81 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 29 %.

RankLevelDate
133.30 ftSeptember 22, 1945
231.83 ftSeptember 21, 2018
331.60 ftSeptember 23, 1928
429.48 ftApril 16, 2003
529.20 ftOctober 7, 1929
629.11 ftFebruary 12, 2020
729.06 ftMarch 7, 1987
829.05 ftMarch 2, 1979
929.00 ftApril 11, 1936
1027.89 ftMay 27, 2020

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 70° 49° 0.11 in, 79% Wind 13 mph
18 Sun 62° 44° – Wind 15 mph
19 Mon 68° 44° – Wind 14 mph
20 Tue 76° 46° – Wind 12 mph
21 Wed 73° 49° – Wind 12 mph
22 Thu 73° 46° – Wind 9 mph
23 Fri 73° 47° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 46%

Map

Other gauges on the Pee Dee River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Pee Dee River at Hwy731 below Lake Tillery near NorwoodRiver gauge, Pee Dee River 6.46 ft High −0.09 ft 75 mi
Pee Dee River at Pee Dee Refuge near AnsonvilleRiver gauge, Pee Dee River 8.45 ft Below flood stage +0.08 ft 68 mi
Pee Dee River below Powerhouse Dam near Pee DeeRiver gauge, Pee Dee River 7.43 ft High +0.26 ft 57 mi
Pee Dee River near RockinghamRiver gauge, Pee Dee River 4.09 ft High +0.14 ft 54 mi
Pee Dee River above Jones Creek near CordovaRiver gauge, Pee Dee River 5.25 ft High +0.17 ft 49 mi
Pee Dee River at CherawRiver gauge, Pee Dee River 8.57 ft Normal +0.41 ft 40 mi
Pee Dee River near BennettsvilleRiver gauge, Pee Dee River 60.37 ft Very high +0.38 ft 31 mi
Pee Dee River below Pee DeeRiver gauge, Pee Dee River 18.73 ft Normal +0.28 ft 3.3 mi
Pee Dee River at Us378 above PostonRiver gauge, Pee Dee River 14.82 ft High +0.54 ft 22 mi
Pee Dee River at Highway 701 near BucksportRiver gauge, Pee Dee River 9.84 ft Low −0.33 ft 44 mi
Pee Dee River at GeorgetownTidal gauge, Pee Dee River 12.53 ft No reference yet −0.45 ft 60 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Black Creek near QuinbyRiver gauge, Black Creek 3.14 ft Normal −0.11 ft 12 mi
Lynches River at EffinghamRiver gauge, Lynches River 3.08 ft Normal −0.60 ft 16 mi
Little Pee Dee River near DillonRiver gauge, Little Pee Dee River 123 cfs Low −4.0 cfs 18 mi
Little Pee Dee River at Galivants FerryRiver gauge, Little Pee Dee River 3.47 ft Low −0.12 ft 20 mi
Lumber River at NicholsRiver gauge, Lumber River 11.85 ft Low −0.14 ft 24 mi
Little Pee Dee River near ConwayRiver gauge, Little Pee Dee River 11.13 ft Very low −0.02 ft 31 mi
Black Creek near HartsvilleRiver gauge, Black Creek 3.36 ft Normal −0.12 ft 37 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Pee Dee River at Peedee compare with last year?

It is 6.42 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.39 ft.

What is flood stage for the Pee Dee River at Peedee?

The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 8.19 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Pee Dee River at Peedee in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 6.97 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.37 ft and 17.81 ft, based on 39 years of records.

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 Pee Dee River at Peedee today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT, the water level was 10.81 ft. Up 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Pee Dee River at Peedee rising or falling?

Up 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 4.34 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pee Dee River at Peedee normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02131000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
34.20433, -79.54839 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 10.81 ft 2026-10-18 04:00 Provisional
Flow 7,530 cfs 2026-10-18 04:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pee Dee River at Peedee (usgs:02131000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/pee-dee-river-at-peedee

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