Cypress knees are exposed along the banks of the Waccamaw River. Pollen has accumulated as a thin layer due to little water flow upstream. Branches and logs that are normally underwater have been uncovered.
Horry County is in a severe drought, and its rivers are telling the story.
Portions of the Waccamaw upstream of Red Bluff Landing in Longs are sitting at less than a foot in depth, according to USGS water data. Other areas between there that are transmissible are still sitting a few feet below the natural water line, creating sandbars and other obstructions difficult for boaters to maneuver through and posing safety risks from congested areas…