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SwedenPee Dee River at Peedee water level
River gauge, Pee Dee River, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 7,550 cfs
History
20252026
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 10.84 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 3.87 ft above the median of 6.97 ft for mid-October, based on 39 years of readings. It is 8.16 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.39 ft (+6.45 ft).
It has risen 0.26 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 8.16 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 2.70 ft and 10.84 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 ft3.87 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+6.45 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.70 ft – 10.84 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, 8.16 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.
- 10.84 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 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.30 ft | September 22, 1945 |
| 2 | 31.83 ft | September 21, 2018 |
| 3 | 31.60 ft | September 23, 1928 |
| 4 | 29.48 ft | April 16, 2003 |
| 5 | 29.20 ft | October 7, 1929 |
| 6 | 29.11 ft | February 12, 2020 |
| 7 | 29.06 ft | March 7, 1987 |
| 8 | 29.05 ft | March 2, 1979 |
| 9 | 29.00 ft | April 11, 1936 |
| 10 | 27.89 ft | May 27, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.11 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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 | −0.26 ft | 75 mi |
| Pee Dee River at Pee Dee Refuge near AnsonvilleRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 8.42 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 68 mi |
| Pee Dee River below Powerhouse Dam near Pee DeeRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 7.41 ft | High | +0.26 ft | 57 mi |
| Pee Dee River near RockinghamRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 4.08 ft | High | +0.13 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 | 8.60 ft | Normal | +0.44 ft | 40 mi |
| Pee Dee River near BennettsvilleRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 60.41 ft | Very high | +0.40 ft | 31 mi |
| Pee Dee River below Pee DeeRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 18.75 ft | Normal | +0.28 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Pee Dee River at Us378 above PostonRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 14.87 ft | High | +0.50 ft | 22 mi |
| Pee Dee River at Highway 701 near BucksportRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 10.36 ft | Normal | −0.47 ft | 44 mi |
| Pee Dee River at GeorgetownTidal gauge, Pee Dee River | 13.45 ft | No reference yet | +0.03 ft | 60 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Creek near QuinbyRiver gauge, Black Creek | 3.13 ft | Normal | −0.09 ft | 12 mi |
| Lynches River at EffinghamRiver gauge, Lynches River | 3.01 ft | Normal | −0.61 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 | 3.46 ft | Low | −0.11 ft | 20 mi |
| Lumber River at NicholsRiver gauge, Lumber River | 11.83 ft | Very low | −0.13 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 | 3.34 ft | Normal | −0.18 ft | 37 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Pee Dee River at Peedee compare with last year?
It is 6.45 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 8.16 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, 03:00 AM EDT, the water level was 10.84 ft. Up 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Pee Dee River at Peedee rising or falling?
Up 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 4.37 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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 10.84 ft | 2026-10-18 07:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 7,550 cfs | 2026-10-18 07:00 | 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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