Major Flood
42 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
36 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
55 ft
Extensive damage occurs in small communities downstream from Cheraw.
50 ft
Extensive flooding of farmland around and downstream from Cheraw is expected.
42 ft
Secondary roads downstream from Cheraw begin to flood.
40 ft
Potential loss of livestock and farm equipment in river bottomland near Cheraw is possible.
36 ft
Extensive overflow of the left bank will occur and large areas of farmland near Cheraw will be flooded. Livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.
35 ft
Southeast of Wallace, Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912 will become flooded and may need to be closed.
33 ft
Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912.
30 ft
The higher bank begins to flood. Large areas of farmland and river bottomland near Cheraw will be flooded. Portions of Riverside Park become flooded.
20 ft
River bottomland downstream from cheraw will 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 18, 1945 | 50.4 ft | — |
| Aug 26, 1908 | 47.2 ft | — |
| Sep 18, 2018 | 46.6 ft | 163,885 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CHES1
River
Pee Dee River
County
Chesterfield, SC
Coordinates
34.7083°N, 79.8750°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pee Dee River at Cheraw?
The Pee Dee River at Cheraw gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02130000) 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 Pee Dee River at Cheraw?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pee Dee River at Cheraw is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 42 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pee Dee River rises?
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Where is the Pee Dee River at Cheraw gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.7083°N, 79.8750°W. USGS site number: 02130000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.