Waccamaw River at Sc-22 below Longs water level
River gauge, Waccamaw River, South Carolina, United States
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History
20252026
What this means
The latest river stage reported for Waccamaw River at Sc-22 below Longs is 10.97 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The water is rising: up 0.25 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 9.99 ft and 11.29 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +0.09 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 16.61 ft−5.64 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 9.99 ft – 11.29 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 9.16 ft – 18.06 ft
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Waccamaw River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waccamaw River at FreelandRiver gauge, Waccamaw River | 2.04 ft | Low | −0.07 ft | 22 mi |
| Waccamaw River near LongsRiver gauge, Waccamaw River | 1.41 ft | Very low | −0.11 ft | 8 mi |
| Waccamaw River above ConwayTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 2.12 ft | Low | +0.28 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Waccamaw River at Conway Marina at ConwayRiver gauge, Waccamaw River | 8.17 ft | Normal | +0.28 ft | 12 mi |
| Waccamaw River at BucksportTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 17.58 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 22 mi |
| Waccamaw River near Pawleys IslandTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 7.01 ft | Very high | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Waccamaw River near Hagley Land. near Pawleys IslandTidal gauge, Waccamaw River | 18.24 ft | Very high | +0.07 ft | 36 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Creek near LongsRiver gauge, Buck Creek | 5.38 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Crabtree Swamp at ConwayRiver gauge, Crabtree Swamp | 11.51 ft | Normal | +0.36 ft | 11 mi |
| Aiw at Highway 9 at Nixons CrossroadsTidal gauge, Aiw | 15.13 ft | Very high | +0.54 ft | 12 mi |
| Aiw at Highway 544 at SocasteeTidal gauge, Aiw | 12.98 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 17 mi |
| Little Pee Dee River near ConwayRiver gauge, Little Pee Dee River | 10.98 ft | Very low | −0.08 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Waccamaw River at Sc-22 below Longs compare with last year?
It is 5.64 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 16.61 ft.
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 Waccamaw River at Sc-22 below Longs today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT, the water level was 10.97 ft. Up 0.25 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Waccamaw River at Sc-22 below Longs rising or falling?
Up 0.25 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Waccamaw River at Sc-22 below Longs normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:02110525(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.90042, -78.85792(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 | 10.97 ft | 2026-10-20 09:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Waccamaw River at Sc-22 below Longs (usgs:02110525). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/waccamaw-river-at-sc-22-below-longs
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