Waccamaw River near Hagley Land. near Pawleys Island water level

Name: Waccamaw River near Hagley Land. near Pawleys Island water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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Tidal gauge, Waccamaw River, South Carolina, United States

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Very high for late October

Water level

18.37ft Up 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT (45 min ago)

Water temperature: 69 °F

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Waccamaw River near Hagley Land. near Pawleys Island is well above normal at 18.37 ft.

The median for late October is 16.21 ft, based on 27 years of readings, so the water level is 2.16 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 16.86 ft, a difference of +1.51 ft. The record high is 20.93 ft, set on October 8, 2016.

It has risen 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 14.48 ft and 18.62 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 69 °F.

Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 16.21 ft2.16 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 15.18 ft – 17.05 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
Same day last year: 16.86 ft+1.51 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 14.48 ft – 18.62 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 14.80 ft – 17.63 ft
Highest on record: 20.93 ftOctober 8, 2016

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.93 ft	October 8, 2016
2	20.56 ft	October 17, 2016
3	20.55 ft	November 24, 2018
4	20.38 ft	September 30, 2018
5	20.30 ft	October 5, 2015
6	20.18 ft	September 27, 2018
7	19.85 ft	September 11, 2017
8	19.48 ft	December 31, 2002
9	19.48 ft	December 31, 1994
10	19.46 ft	December 9, 2018

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 72° 46° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 73° 43° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 70° 50° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 69° 54° – Wind 15 mph

25 Sun 74° 56° – Wind 14 mph

26 Mon 73° 54° – Wind 10 mph

27 Tue 74° 55° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:27 AM Sunset 06:37 PM Daylight 11 hr, 11 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Waccamaw River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Waccamaw River at FreelandRiver gauge, Waccamaw River	1.96 ft	Low	−0.08 ft	58 mi
Waccamaw River near LongsRiver gauge, Waccamaw River	1.32 ft	Very low	−0.09 ft	42 mi
Waccamaw River at Sc-22 below LongsRiver gauge, Waccamaw River	11.05 ft	No reference yet	+0.08 ft	36 mi
Waccamaw River above ConwayTidal gauge, Waccamaw River	2.21 ft	Low	+0.09 ft	32 mi
Waccamaw River at Conway Marina at ConwayRiver gauge, Waccamaw River	8.31 ft	Normal	+0.14 ft	28 mi
Waccamaw River at BucksportTidal gauge, Waccamaw River	17.57 ft	High	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Waccamaw River near Pawleys IslandTidal gauge, Waccamaw River	7.04 ft	Very high	+0.03 ft	5.1 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Turkey Creek near MaryvilleRiver gauge, Turkey Creek	1.20 ft	Very low	±0	12 mi
Black River near DunbarRiver gauge, Black River	16.92 ft	High	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Pee Dee River at Highway 701 near BucksportRiver gauge, Pee Dee River	11.45 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	15 mi
Aiw at Highway 544 at SocasteeTidal gauge, Aiw	12.94 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	19 mi
North Santee River near North SanteeEstuary gauge, North Santee River	7.30 ft	Very high	+0.17 ft	20 mi
South Santee River near McClellanvilleEstuary gauge, South Santee River	11.56 ft	Very high	+0.25 ft	22 mi
South Santee River at State Pier near McClellanvilleTidal gauge, South Santee River	24.34 ft	Very high	+0.34 ft	23 mi
Little Pee Dee River near ConwayRiver gauge, Little Pee Dee River	10.91 ft	Very low	−0.07 ft	27 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Waccamaw River near Hagley Land. near Pawleys Island higher than last year?

Yes, it is 1.51 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 16.86 ft.

What is a normal level for the Waccamaw River near Hagley Land. near Pawleys Island in late October?

The median for late October is 16.21 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 15.18 ft and 17.05 ft, based on 27 years of records.

What is the water level of Waccamaw River near Hagley Land. near Pawleys Island today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT, the water level was 18.37 ft. Up 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Waccamaw River near Hagley Land. near Pawleys Island rising or falling?

Up 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.86 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Waccamaw River near Hagley Land. near Pawleys Island normal?

Very high for late October. Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Waccamaw River near Hagley Land. near Pawleys Island?

The highest level on record is 20.93 ft on October 8, 2016.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02110815 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.44461, -79.17393 (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	18.37 ft	2026-10-21 09:15	Provisional
Water temperature	69 °F	2026-10-21 09:15	Provisional

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