Waccamaw River at Freeland
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Brunswick County, North Carolina on the Waccamaw River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02109500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
19 ft
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22.7 ft
Impassable or flooded roads include Rivergate DR,Pireway RD from Horseshoe RD NW to Rivergate DR,Mosquito Rd NW,Tripp TRL,Ash-Little River RD from Long RD NW to Hughes Smith RD,Ash-Little River RD near Pireway RD,Kingtown RD,Dock,RD,and Crusoe Island RD,Myrtlehead RD and HWY 130 near Freeland,Hwy 905 near Gores Chapel RD,Manley Smith RD near Old Baggett RD,Manley Smith Rd near Reaves Ferry RD,the end of Reaves Ferry RD near Nakina,and Indigo Flats RD East. HWY 130 will flood between Dock RD and Whiteville.
22 ft
Impassable or flooded roads include Rivergate DR,Pireway RD from Horseshoe RD NW to Rivergate DR,Mosquito Rd NW,Tripp TRL,Ash-Little River RD from Long RD NW to Hughes Smith RD,Ash-Little River RD near Pireway RD,Kingtown RD,Dock,RD,and Crusoe Island RD,Myrtlehead RD and HWY 130 near Freeland,Hwy 905 near Gores Chapel RD,Manley Smith RD near Old Baggett RD,Manley Smith Rd near Reaves Ferry RD,the end of Reaves Ferry RD near Nakina,and Indigo Flats RD East. HWY 130 may flood between Dock RD and Whiteville.
21 ft
Extensive flooding. Kingtown RD,Dock,RD,Crusoe Island RD,HWY 905 near Gores Chapel RD,Manley Smith RD near Old Baggett RD,Ash-Little River RD between Long RD NW and Hughes Smith RD,Pireway RD between Horseshoe RD NW and Rivergate DR will be impassable. Tripp TRL nearer the river,the end of Reaves Ferry RD near Nakina,Myrtlehead RD,and HWY 130 near Freeland are flooded. Myrtlehead RD,Indigo Flats RD East,and HWY 130 near Freeland may be impassable. Manley Smith RD near Reaves Ferry RD flood.
20 ft
HWY 905 near Gores Chapel RD,Manley Smith RD near Old Baggett RD,Ash-Little River RD from Mosquito RD NW to Hughes Smith RD,Pireway RD from Horseshoe RD NW to Rivergate DR and Rivergate DR itself will be impassable. Tripp TRL nearer the river and Mosquito Rd NW flood. Kingtown RD,Dock,RD,and Crusoe Island RD are impassable in multiple locations. The end of Reaves Ferry RD near Nakina,Myrtlehead RD,and HWY 130 near Freeland are flooded. Indigo Flats RD East and Manley Smith Rd near Reaves Ferry RD may flood.
19 ft
Extensive flooding. Ash-Little River RD near Wet Ash Swamp,Pireway RD between Horseshoe RD NW and Rivergate DR and Rivergate DR itself will be impassable. Mosquito Rd NW may flood near Ash-Little River RD and Tripp TRL will be flooded nearer the river. Kingtown RD, Dock, RD, and Crusoe Island RD may be impassable in multiple locations. Myrtlehead RD and HWY 130 will flood. HWY 905 near Gores Chapel RD, Manley Smith RD near Old Baggett RD, and the end of Reaves Ferry RD near Nakina will be flooded.
18 ft
Ash-Little River RD at Wet Ash Swamp,Pireway RD between Horseshoe RD NW and Rivergate DR,and Rivergate DR itself may become impassable. Flooding worsens on Crusoe Island RD,on Kingtown RD near Myrtlehead RD, on Dock RD near Long Corner RD,and at the ends of Mosquito Rd NW and Tripp TRL. Dock RD may begin to flood at Crusoe Island RD. HWY 905 near Gores Chapel RD and Manley Smith RD near Old Baggett RD may begin to flood. The end of Reaves Ferry RD near Nakina will be flooded.
17 ft
Flooding continues to worsen along the river. Much of Pireway Road between Horseshoe Road NW and Rivergate Drive will be flooded as will Rivergate Drive. The ends of Mosquito Rd NW and Tripp Trail will be flooded. Ash-Little River Road will be flooded near Wet Ash Swamp. Kingtown Road near Myrtlehead Road may begin to flood. Dock Road near Long Corner Road may begin to flood. Crusoe Island Road near Robin Lane may begin to flood. The end of Reaves Ferry Road near Nakina will be flooded.
16 ft
Water will continue to spread out of its banks and into swamps along the river and some yards near the river will begin to flood. Fields along Kingstown Rd, Crusoe Island Road, and Dock Road may begin to flood. Pireway Road NW may begin to flood between Horseshoe Road NW and Rivergate Drive. Rivergate Drive may begin to flood. Mosquito Rd NW may begin to flood. The end of Reaves Ferry Road near Nakina may be flooded. Ash-Little River Road may begin to flood near Wet Ash Swamp.
15 ft
Water will continue to spread out of its banks and into swamps along the river and some yards near the river may begin to flood. This includes areas along Rivergate Drive, the end of Reaves Ferry Road near Nakina, the end of Mosquito Rd NW, Kingtown Road, and Crusoe Island Road.
14 ft
Water will continue to spread out of its banks and into swamps along the river. Boat landings will be flooded.
13 ft
Water will spread out of its banks and into swamps along the river. Boat landings may begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2018 | 22.67 ft | 53,600 cfs |
| Sep 20, 2018 | 22.67 ft | 53,600 cfs |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 19.3 ft | 31,200 cfs |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 19.3 ft | 31,200 cfs |
| Oct 12, 2016 | 19 ft | 22,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FREN7
River
Waccamaw River
County
Brunswick, NC
Coordinates
34.0950°N, 78.5483°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Waccamaw River at Freeland?
The Waccamaw River at Freeland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02109500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Waccamaw River at Freeland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Waccamaw River at Freeland is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
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Where is the Waccamaw River at Freeland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brunswick County, North Carolina at coordinates 34.0950°N, 78.5483°W. USGS site number: 02109500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey