Swift Creek at Hwy 43 near Streets Ferry, NC
Is Swift Creek at Hwy 43 near Streets Ferry, NC flooding right now?
Swift Creek at Hwy 43 near Streets Ferry, NC measured 1.50 ft on 2026-11-11 14:15:00 UTC. That observation was 3.5 ft below its 5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.50 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.28 ft on Tue, Sep 21, 1999.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 6.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.28 ft | 1999-09-21 |
| 8.96 ft | 2010-10-03 |
| 8.67 ft | 2016-10-16 |
| 8.67 ft | 2018-09-14 |
| 6.07 ft | 2011-09-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Creek near Vanceboro, NC | 9.1 mi | Craven County |
| Neuse River near Fort Barnwell, NC | 12.1 mi | Craven County |
| Creeping Swamp near Vanceboro, NC | 12.9 mi | Craven County |
| Trent River at Pollocksville, NC | 16.3 mi | Jones County |
| W. P. Brice Creek below Sr1101 near Riverdale, NC | 18.4 mi | Craven 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.