HAW RIVER NEAR BYNUM, NC
Is HAW RIVER NEAR BYNUM, NC flooding right now?
No — HAW RIVER NEAR BYNUM, NC is at 2.70 ft, 8.3 ft below its 11 ft flood stage, as of 2 hours ago.
Gauge height
2.70 ft
Streamflow
78 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.2 ft on Mon, Jul 7, 2025.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 14.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.2 ft | 2025-07-07 |
| 21.76 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 17.71 ft | 2018-11-13 |
| 17.67 ft | 1975-03-14 |
| 17.62 ft | 2018-09-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| HAW R BELOW B. EVERETT JORDAN DAM NR MONCURE, NC | 8.9 mi | Chatham County |
| DEEP RIVER AT MONCURE, NC | 9.6 mi | Lee County |
| HAW RIVER NEAR MONCURE, NC | 10.1 mi | Chatham County |
| MORGAN CREEK NEAR CHAPEL HILL, NC | 11.0 mi | Orange County |
| MORGAN CREEK NEAR WHITE CROSS, NC | 11.0 mi | Orange County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.