Crabtree Swamp at Conway water level
River gauge, Crabtree Swamp, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 12.3 cfs
- Water temperature
- 64 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Crabtree Swamp at Conway reads 11.52 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.45 ft below the median of 11.97 ft for mid-October, based on 11 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 12.62 ft (−1.10 ft).
The water is rising: up 0.39 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 10.18 ft and 12.03 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 64 °F.
Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 11.97 ft0.45 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 10.52 ft – 16.38 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 12.62 ft−1.10 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 10.18 ft – 12.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 9.47 ft – 12.54 ft
- Highest on record
- 25.31 ftSeptember 26, 2018
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
- The swamp will reach the level of Long Avenue on the south side of the bridge.
- 11.52 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.31 ft | September 26, 2018 |
| 2 | 23.00 ft | September 18, 2018 |
| 3 | 20.20 ft | October 5, 2015 |
| 4 | 19.58 ft | October 11, 2015 |
| 5 | 16.70 ft | November 5, 2015 |
| 6 | 16.53 ft | July 14, 2013 |
| 7 | 16.09 ft | September 30, 2010 |
| 8 | 15.81 ft | September 6, 2008 |
| 9 | 15.00 ft | November 12, 2009 |
| 10 | 14.97 ft | July 22, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw River at Conway Marina at ConwayRiver gauge, Waccamaw River | 8.27 ft | Normal | +0.53 ft | 2.0 mi |
| Waccamaw River above ConwayTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 1.99 ft | Low | +0.26 ft | 8 mi |
| Aiw at Highway 544 at SocasteeTidal gauge, Aiw | 12.58 ft | Normal | +1.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Little Pee Dee River near ConwayRiver gauge, Little Pee Dee River | 11.00 ft | Very low | −0.07 ft | 12 mi |
| Waccamaw River at BucksportTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 17.18 ft | Normal | +1.11 ft | 15 mi |
| Pee Dee River at Highway 701 near BucksportRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 11.27 ft | Normal | +0.82 ft | 15 mi |
| Little Pee Dee River at Galivants FerryRiver gauge, Little Pee Dee River | 3.31 ft | Very low | −0.10 ft | 18 mi |
| Waccamaw River near LongsRiver gauge, Waccamaw River | 1.50 ft | Low | −0.11 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Crabtree Swamp at Conway compare with last year?
It is 1.10 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 12.62 ft.
What is a normal level for the Crabtree Swamp at Conway in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 11.97 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 10.52 ft and 16.38 ft, based on 11 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 Crabtree Swamp at Conway today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT, the water level was 11.52 ft. Up 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Crabtree Swamp at Conway rising or falling?
Up 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Crabtree Swamp at Conway normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Crabtree Swamp at Conway?
The highest level on record is 25.31 ft on September 26, 2018.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02110701(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.86100, -79.04115(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 | 11.52 ft | 2026-10-19 15:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 12.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 15:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 64 °F | 2026-10-19 15:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Crabtree Swamp at Conway (usgs:02110701). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/crabtree-swamp-at-conway
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