Is the Swift Creek flooding?
The Swift Creek is tracked by 7 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 Swift Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 7 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 Swift Creek near Vanceboro, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.97 ft on 3 October 1971, carrying 4,010 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1909 (41 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Creek near Apex, NC | No flooding | 1.83 ft | 11 ft | |
| Swift Creek near Mccullars Crossroads, NC | No flooding | 1.86 ft | 12 ft | |
| Swift Creek at Sr1555 near Clayton, NC | No flooding | 0.61 ft | 15 ft | |
| Swift Creek at Hwy 43 near Streets Ferry, NC | No flooding | 2.59 ft | 5 ft | |
| Swift Creek at Hilliardston, NC | No current data | — | — | — |
| Swift Creek at Nc 97 near Leggett, NC | No current data | — | — | — |
| Swift Creek near Vanceboro, NC | No 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.