Here is when and where forecasters say the Waccamaw, Little Pee Dee Rivers will crest

Sept. 18--The Waccamaw River outside of Conway could exceed Hurricane Matthew flood levels by three feet in about a week, according to the latest projections Tuesday morning.

Flood waters are not expected to reach their peak for about seven to 10 days, according to the latest National Weather Service information. The river is expected to reach 19.7 feet high, which would beat the 17.9 feet record.

The Waccamaw River at Freeland is expected to crest at 23 feet on about Sept. 21. The Waccamaw at Longs is expected to crest at 24 feet on about Sept. 22 or 23. The river is projected to crest at around 28 feet about Sept. 28 in the Bucksport area, forecasters said.

The river is already in major flood status, forecasters say.

Some areas of Conway already face flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane -- then Tropical Storm -- Florence. Floods and standing water made several roads impassable as some residents start to flee for dry land. Emergency responders performed more than two dozen water rescues on Monday.

Officials told locals that if their home flooded during Hurricane Matthew, they should expect the same in Hurricane Florence's aftermath.

The National Weather Service says residential flooding will worsen and the Conway Marina will be flooded. Areas near the Riverfront South, Lees Landing, Savannah Bluff, Pitch Landing, Jackson Bluff and Bucksville should expect issues. The areas around U.S. Highway 501 Business, S.C. Highway 905 and Highway 90 should also see flood impacts.

"Flood waters will surround homes in the Lees Landing, Pitch Landing and Riverfront South communities," forecasters say in their latest projections.

By Tuesday morning, flooding had overtaken the neighborhoods on Pitch Landing Road south of Lake Busbee. Residents had parked their trucks on higher ground and loaded into jon boats bound to return to their homes -- either to ride out the flooding out to pick up belongings before leaving for a few more days.

Several other communities along the Waccamaw River south of Conway, including Jackson Bluff, were blocked off by Horry County police Monday, with residents still preparing to evacuate.

Swamp areas will also be heavily flooded.

Forecasters say the Intracoastal Waterway near Socastee is projected to crest between 23 and 24 feet on about Sept. 28.

The Little Pee Dee River in Galivants Ferry rose to major flood status Tuesday afternoon at 12.3 feet. That river is expected to crest about a foot lower than Matthew levels on Sept. 21 or Sept. 23., according to forecasters.

Flood waters will impact homes in the Fork Retch and Nichols areas, according to forecasters. Swampland flooding will also increase.

Rumors are swirling that President Trump could be visiting the storm-wrecked Carolinas this week.

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