Residents are urged to stay alert due to rising water levels in the Great Pee Dee River.
Georgetown County is on alert as the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Great Pee Dee River, which is currently at 19.16 feet. Residents are advised to stay vigilant as river levels are predicted to rise to 22.40 feet next week, nearing the moderate flood stage. Minor flooding is also expected for the Santee River. Precautions are recommended, including seeking higher ground and following evacuation instructions. Safety tips on navigating flooding hazards are provided, emphasizing the urgency of preparedness for residents in flood-prone areas.
Residents of Georgetown County are being urged to stay alert as a flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for the Great Pee Dee River at Pee Dee. The river is currently sitting at a notable 19.16 feet, which is already falling into the minor flood stage, kicking off at 19 feet. That means it’s time to pay attention!
As folks gear up for the weekend, river levels are expected to keep climbing, with forecasts hinting that they may crest as high as 22.40 feet come next week. While that’s just shy of the moderate flood stage of 24 feet, it’s still a significant rise that residents should not take lightly. The flood warning was officially issued on Saturday night at 8:58 PM, kicking in at 3 PM Sunday and staying in effect until further notice.
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