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Pee Dee River at Cheraw
Critical Stages
20' - Action
30' - Flood
36' - Moderate
42' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:15 PM EST 12/13/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.46 ft
Flow: 2.23 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/13 | 3.4 | 2.16 |
| 1 AM 12/14 | 3.4 | 2.16 |
| 7 AM 12/14 | 3.4 | 2.16 |
| 1 PM 12/14 | 3.4 | 2.16 |
| 7 PM 12/14 | 3.4 | 2.16 |
| 1 AM 12/15 | 3.4 | 2.16 |
| 7 AM 12/15 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| 1 PM 12/15 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 PM 12/13 | 3.46 | 2.23 |
| 12:00 PM 12/13 | 3.46 | 2.23 |
| 11:45 AM 12/13 | 3.46 | 2.23 |
| 11:30 AM 12/13 | 3.46 | 2.23 |
| 11:15 AM 12/13 | 3.46 | 2.23 |
| 11:00 AM 12/13 | 3.47 | 2.24 |
| 10:45 AM 12/13 | 3.46 | 2.23 |
| 10:30 AM 12/13 | 3.46 | 2.23 |
| 10:15 AM 12/13 | 3.45 | 2.22 |
| 10:00 AM 12/13 | 3.44 | 2.21 |
| 9:45 AM 12/13 | 3.44 | 2.21 |
| 9:30 AM 12/13 | 3.43 | 2.2 |
| 9:15 AM 12/13 | 3.42 | 2.18 |
| 9:00 AM 12/13 | 3.41 | 2.17 |
| 8:45 AM 12/13 | 3.39 | 2.15 |
| 8:30 AM 12/13 | 3.38 | 2.14 |
| 8:15 AM 12/13 | 3.38 | 2.14 |
| 8:00 AM 12/13 | 3.37 | 2.13 |
| 7:45 AM 12/13 | 3.35 | 2.11 |
| 7:30 AM 12/13 | 3.34 | 2.1 |
| 7:15 AM 12/13 | 3.34 | 2.1 |
| 7:00 AM 12/13 | 3.33 | 2.09 |
| 6:45 AM 12/13 | 3.32 | 2.08 |
| 6:30 AM 12/13 | 3.31 | 2.07 |
| 6:15 AM 12/13 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| 6:00 AM 12/13 | 3.3 | 2.06 |
| 5:45 AM 12/13 | 3.29 | 2.05 |
| 5:30 AM 12/13 | 3.29 | 2.05 |
| 5:15 AM 12/13 | 3.29 | 2.05 |
| 5:00 AM 12/13 | 3.28 | 2.04 |
55' -
Extensive damage occurs in small communities downstream from Cheraw.
50' -
Extensive flooding of farmland around and downstream from Cheraw is expected.
42' -
Secondary roads downstream from Cheraw begin to flood.
40' -
Potential loss of livestock and farm equipment in river bottomland near Cheraw is possible.
36' -
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' -
Southeast of Wallace, Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912 will become flooded and may need to be closed.
33' -
Southeast of Wallace, water spreads onto Old River Road between Community Road and Highway 912.
30' -
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' -
River bottomland downstream from cheraw will begin to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 1945 | 50.4 |
| Aug 27, 1908 | 47.2 |
| Sep 18, 2018 | 46.6 |
| Jan 1, 1864 | 45.5 |
| Sep 20, 1928 | 44.9 |
| Apr 12, 2003 | 43 |
| Apr 8, 1936 | 42.8 |
| Oct 4, 1929 | 42.7 |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 42.5 |
| Feb 27, 1979 | 42.44 |
| Mar 17, 1912 | 42.4 |
| Apr 2, 1973 | 42.32 |
| Mar 23, 2003 | 42.1 |
| Mar 3, 1987 | 41.75 |
| May 23, 2020 | 41.74 |
| Mar 16, 1975 | 41.72 |
| Oct 4, 1989 | 41.7 |
| Nov 15, 2020 | 41.44 |
| Nov 24, 2006 | 41.4 |
| Mar 5, 1952 | 41.34 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
