Can you swim here today?
Duncan Creek
South Carolina · River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Duncan Creek is 89°F (32°C), measured by USGS gauge 02110815, 0.6 miles away.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 6,890 ft³/s over 10 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 6,890 ft³/s over 10 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 11:15 PM gauge-local time
- Water temperature is 89°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. — USGS gauge 02110815, as of Aug 21, 11:15 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 6,890 ft³/s over 10 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for South Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WACCAMAW R NR HAGLEY LAND. NR PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC (0.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:15 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.