FIRST ALERT: Waccamaw River continues to slowly rise
Here's a look at the river levels as of 5 AM (Source: WMBF)
By Andrew Dockery | February 23, 2021 at 5:42 AM EST - Updated February 23 at 5:42 AM
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Waccamaw River and Intracoastal Waterway continue to rise this morning after multiple days of rain.
WACCAMAW RIVER AT CONWAY - The Flood Warning continues for the Waccamaw River at Conway. At 5 AM, the stage was 14.76 feet. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. The river is forecast to crest near 14.8 feet on Saturday. At 14 feet, flood waters affect several residential properties and roads at Riverfront South, Lees Landing, Savannah Bluff, Pitch Landing, Jackson Bluff and Bucksville. At 15 feet, residential flooding would continue to worsen and the Conway Marina would flood. Railroad trestles in downtown Conway flood at 15.9 feet. Major flooding should continue through this entire week. We will keep an eye to see when we get a drop in river levels.