Is the Haw River flooding?

North Carolina · 4 gauges · North Carolina river levels

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.

data refreshed 5 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

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.

Drains 606 sq mi · gauge elevation 471 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Haw River at Haw River, NCNo flooding1.67 ft18 ft
Haw River near Bynum, NCNo flooding3.68 ft11 ft
Haw River near Moncure, NCNo flooding2.24 ft16 ft
Haw River below B. Everett Jordan Dam near Moncure, NCNo current data
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.