Pee Dee River at Cheraw
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 20.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 30.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 36.0 ft; major flooding begins at 42.0 ft.
| Action stage | 20.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 30.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 36.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 42.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 50.4 ft on Sep 19, 1945 (historic crest)
- 47.2 ft on Aug 27, 1908 (historic crest)
- 46.6 ft on Sep 18, 2018 (historic crest)
- 45.5 ft on Jan 1, 1864 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 20.0 ft | River bottomland downstream from cheraw will begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 30.0 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. |
| 33.0 ft | Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912. |
| 35.0 ft | Southeast of Wallace, Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912 will become flooded and may need to be closed. |
| 36.0 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. |
| 40.0 ft | Potential loss of livestock and farm equipment in river bottomland near Cheraw is possible. |
| 42.0 ft | Secondary roads downstream from Cheraw begin to flood. |
| 50.0 ft | Extensive flooding of farmland around and downstream from Cheraw is expected. |
| 55.0 ft | Extensive damage occurs in small communities downstream from Cheraw. |
Forecast office: NWS West Columbia · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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