FIRST ALERT: Waccamaw River, Intracoastal Waterway to crest in the coming days The Waccamaw River is forecast to crest Friday. (Source: WMBF) By Jamie Arnold | February 24, 2021 at 5:57 AM EST - Updated February 25 at 12:12 PM
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Flooding continues in many areas following recent rain.
WACCAMAW RIVER AT CONWAY- The Flood Warning continues for the Waccamaw River at Conway. At 9:15 AM Thursday the stage was 15.4 feet. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. Major flooding is occurring and will continue through the weekend. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6 feet tomorrow evening. At 15.0 feet, Residential flooding will continue to worsen. The Conway Marina will be flooded. Railroad trestles in downtown Conway will flood at 15.9 feet
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.
FIRST ALERT: River levels rising, flooding worsens along Waccamaw, Intracoastal Here s a look at the recent river levels. (Source: WMBF) By Andrew Dockery | February 15, 2021 at 2:52 PM EST - Updated February 22 at 11:45 AM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The long stretch of rainy weather has sent local rivers rising with several forecast to crest this week. Here s a look at the recent river levels. (Source: WMBF)
LUMBER RIVER AT LUMBERTON - The Flood Warning continues for the Lumber River at Lumberton. The river is currently at 19.61 feet and crested at 21.0 feet Saturday but remains above major flood stage. At 19 feet, extensive flooding occurs along the river. Over 50 dwellings will be inundated or isolated due to the flood waters and several roads will be closed especially in the Pines area and Coxs Pond area. Carthage Road may be completely covered with water. The River should remain above major flood stage through Tuesday morning.