Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway above Aiw At Hwy 544 At Socastee
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Horry County, South Carolina on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02110725, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
18 ft
Moderate Flood
16.5 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Flooding similar to Hurricane Florence in 2018. Areas on each side of the Waterway from about Lauderdale Bay Estates to Highway 31 that experience flooding at 21.5 feet see the flooding worsen. Over 500 structures are impacted and water depths in the lowest lying areas exceed 5 feet. At this level, the lowest homes at the end of Geddings Drive, Connie Court, and Sims Drive may be affected by flooding.
21.5 ft
Flooding nearly as bad as that after Hurricane Florence in 2018 is experienced. Areas on each side of the Waterway from about Lauderdale Bay Estates to Highway 31 that experience flooding at 21 feet see the flooding worsen. Over 500 structures are impacted and water depths in the lowest lying areas exceed 5 feet. At this level, flood water also nears homes on Geddings Drive, Connie Court, and Sims Drive.
21 ft
Flooding of hundreds of ground level structures worsens in Rosewood Estates, on Star Creek Circle, Recreation Road, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Shem Creek Circle, West Oak Circle, Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, Earls Road, El Duce Place, Enterprise Road, Teague Road, and Riverside Drive. Structures on Foxcatcher Drive, Downybrook Road, River Cliff Drive, Hidden Harbor Road, Islander Road, and Stonebrook Drive flood.
20.5 ft
Flooding of hundreds of ground level structures worsens in Rosewood Estates, on Star Creek Circle, Recreation Road, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Shem Creek Circle, West Oak Circle, Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, Earls Road, El Duce Place, Enterprise Road, Teague Road, and Riverside Drive. The lowest structures on Foxcatcher Drive, Downybrook Road, River Cliff Drive, Hidden Harbor Road, and Islander Road may flood.
20 ft
Flooding of hundreds of ground level structures in Rosewood Estates, on Star Creek Circle, Recreation Road, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Shem Creek Circle, West Oak Circle, Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, Earls Road, El Duce Place, Enterprise Road near Randy Lane, Teague Road, and Riverside Drive worsens. Flooding nears homes on Downybrook Road, River Cliff Drive, Islander Road, Hidden Harbor Road and Foxcatcher Drive.
19.5 ft
Flooding of over 300 ground level structures in Rosewood Estates, on Star Creek Circle, Recreation Road, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Shem Creek Circle, and West Oak Circle worsens. Flooding of Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, and Earls Road worsens and structures will flood. Flooding worsens on El Duce Place, Enterprise Road, and Teague Road and may affect structures. Flooding off Riverside Drive worsens.
19 ft
Flooding of over 300 ground level structures in Rosewood Estates, on Star Creek Circle, Recreation Road, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Shem Creek Circle, and West Oak Circle worsens or begins. Flooding of Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, and Earls Road worsens and structures may flood. Flooding worsens on El Duce Place, Enterprise Road, and Teague Road and may affect structures. Flooding off Riverside Drive begins.
18.5 ft
Flooding of about 150 ground level structures on Rosewood Drive, Star Creek Circle, Recreation Road, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Shem Creek Circle, and West Oak Circle worsens and more structures may flood. Flooding worsens on Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, and Earls Road. Structures in these areas may flood. Flooding will affect El Duce Place and Enterprise Road at Randy Lane. Lower yards on Teague Road will flood.
18 ft
Flooding of a total of about 150 ground level residences or enclosures on Rosewood Drive, Star Creek Circle, Recreation Road, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Shem Creek Circle, and West Oak Circle begins or worsens. Flooding of Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, and Earls Road worsens. Hideaway Resort Trail may become impassable. Lower yards along Teague Road may begin to flood.
17.5 ft
Flooding of about five dozen ground level structures on Rosewood Drive, Star Creek Circle, and Recreation Road worsens. Flooding expands on Rosewood Drive, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Star Creek Circle, West Oak Circle, Roberta Lane, Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, and Earls Road with dozens of ground level structures threatened. Hideaway Resort Trail could flood. The lowest ground level structures on Shem Creek Circle may flood.
17 ft
Flooding of about three dozen ground level structures on Rosewood Drive, Star Creek Circle, and Recreation Road worsens and about 24 more ground level structures begin to flood. Flooding expands on Rosewood Drive, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, Star Creek Circle, West Oak Circle and Roberta Lane with residences isolated. Zeddie Lane, Renata Lane, and Earls Road begin to flood. Lowest yards along Shem Creek Circle begin to flood.
16.5 ft
Flooding of about three dozen ground level structures on Rosewood Drive, Star Creek Circle, and Recreation Road worsens. A few of the lowest structures on Folly Lane may begin to flood. Flooding of several roads in the area worsens and some may be impassable. These roads include Rosewood Drive, River Road, Ed Smith Avenue, Creekside Drive, Mill Creek Road, Smith Boulevard, Folly Lane, John Henry Lane, and Star Creek Circle. Flooding may begin on West Oak Circle and spread up the end of Roberta Lane.
16 ft
Flooding begins to affect a total of approximately three dozen ground level residences or enclosures on Rosewood Drive, Star Creek Circle, and Recreation Road. Star Creek Circle may flood near Meredith Court. Flooding begins to affect low areas on Smith Boulevard near West Oak Circle, River Road near Cottonwood Drive, Creekside Drive and John Henry Lane. Ed Smith Avenue, Rosewood Drive, Mill Creek Road, and Recreation Road may become impassable. Flooding on Folly Road and Chapel Lane worsens.
15.5 ft
Flooding begins to affect the lowest spots on Star Creek Circle including the lowest residences. The lowest spots on Folly Road begin to flood as do areas near the end of Chapel Lane. Flooding on Rosewood Drive, Ed Smith Avenue, Mill Creek Road, and Recreation Road worsens.
15 ft
Flooding begins on the lowest spots on roads in the area including Rosewood Drive at Applewood Court, Ed Smith Avenue, Mill Creek Road, and Recreation Road. Lowland flooding worsens and Rosewood Landing begins to flood.
14.5 ft
Flooding of lowlands along the waterway and nearby tributaries begins.
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 27, 2018 | 21.83 ft | — |
| Sep 27, 2018 | 21.83 ft | — |
| Oct 18, 2016 | 19.23 ft | — |
| Oct 18, 2016 | 19.23 ft | — |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 18.24 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SOCS1
River
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
County
Horry, SC
Coordinates
33.6869°N, 79.0050°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway above Aiw At Hwy 544 At Socastee?
The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway above Aiw At Hwy 544 At Socastee gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02110725) 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 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway above Aiw At Hwy 544 At Socastee?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway above Aiw At Hwy 544 At Socastee is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16.5 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
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Where is the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway above Aiw At Hwy 544 At Socastee gauge located?
The gauge is located in Horry County, South Carolina at coordinates 33.6869°N, 79.0050°W. USGS site number: 02110725. 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