Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 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 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 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 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 ft
Flood waters will affect swamplands adjacent to the river.
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 21, 1945 | 33.3 ft | 220,000 cfs |
| Sep 21, 2018 | 31.83 ft | 106,900 cfs |
| Sep 22, 1928 | 31.6 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pee Dee River at Pee Dee?
The Pee Dee River at Pee Dee gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02131000) 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 Pee Dee?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pee Dee River at Pee Dee is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pee Dee River rises?
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Where is the Pee Dee River at Pee Dee gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.2042°N, 79.5486°W. USGS site number: 02131000. 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
- 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.