Swift Creek near Apex, NC
Is Swift Creek near Apex, NC flooding right now?
Swift Creek near Apex, NC measured 1.77 ft on 2026-11-11 14:35:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.77 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.45 ft on Sat, Oct 9, 2021.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.45 ft | 2021-10-09 |
| 11.17 ft | 2018-11-13 |
| 10.81 ft | 2018-10-12 |
| 8.56 ft | 2018-09-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Creek near Mccullars Crossroads, NC | 3.8 mi | Wake County |
| Walnut Creek at Buck Jones Road at Raleigh, NC | 3.8 mi | Wake County |
| Unnamed Tributary to Swift Creek near Yates Mill Pond, NC | 4.4 mi | Wake County |
| Simmons Branch at Lail Court near Raleigh, NC | 4.4 mi | Wake County |
| Walnut Creek at Trailwood Drive at Raleigh, NC | 4.8 mi | Wake 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.