Is the Haw River flooding?
The Haw River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in North Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Haw River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Haw River at Haw River, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 32.83 ft on 6 September 1996, carrying 51,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1929 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.67 ft, 31.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haw River at Haw River, NC | No flooding | 1.67 ft | 18 ft | |
| Haw River near Bynum, NC | No flooding | 3.68 ft | 11 ft | |
| Haw River near Moncure, NC | No flooding | 2.24 ft | 16 ft | |
| Haw River below B. Everett Jordan Dam near Moncure, NC | No current data | — | — | — |