Nahunta Swamp near Shine water level
River gauge, Nahunta Swamp, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 7.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Nahunta Swamp near Shine reads 2.20 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.09 ft below the median of 2.29 ft for mid-October, based on 29 years of readings. It is 14.80 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.49 ft (−0.29 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.01 ft and 3.67 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.29 ft0.09 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.59 ft – 3.76 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.49 ft−0.29 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.01 ft – 3.67 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.80 ft – 5.70 ft
- Highest on record
- 21.00 ftSeptember 17, 1999
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 17.00 ft, still 14.80 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
- Widespread flooding in the area with all crossings inundated by several feet of water. Several homes and structures are inundated along the entire length of the swamp.
- 19.00 ft
- All crossings along Nahunta Swamp are impassable, including the near the confluence with Contentnea Creek near NC 58. Several homes and structures are surrounded by water.
- 17.00 ft
- Water inundates portions of Bullhead Road, Nahunta Road, and Lanetown Road, making them impassable.
- 15.00 ft
- Water approaches and may cover portions of Bullhead Road and Nahunta Road
- 2.20 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.00 ft | September 17, 1999 |
| 2 | 17.92 ft | October 9, 2016 |
| 3 | 14.52 ft | September 15, 2018 |
| 4 | 14.14 ft | October 6, 1964 |
| 5 | 13.04 ft | September 28, 1999 |
| 6 | 12.54 ft | November 13, 2020 |
| 7 | 12.40 ft | April 23, 2017 |
| 8 | 12.37 ft | September 20, 1955 |
| 9 | 11.57 ft | September 2, 2006 |
| 10 | 11.50 ft | March 10, 1998 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contentnea Creek at HookertonRiver gauge, Contentnea Creek | 4.64 ft | Low | +0.03 ft | 13 mi |
| Contentnea Creek near Black CreekRiver gauge, Contentnea Creek | 6.73 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 14 mi |
| Neuse River near GoldsboroRiver gauge, Neuse River | 2.94 ft | Low | +0.32 ft | 15 mi |
| Little River near PrincetonRiver gauge, Little River | 0.37 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Neuse River at KinstonRiver gauge, Neuse River | 2.97 ft | Very low | −0.14 ft | 20 mi |
| Contentnea Creek near LucamaRiver gauge, Contentnea Creek | 2.13 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Tar River at GreenvilleRiver gauge, Tar River | 4.58 ft | Normal | +0.60 ft | 26 mi |
| Tar River below Dam near Langley CrossroadsRiver gauge, Tar River | 0.65 ft | Low | ±0 | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Nahunta Swamp near Shine compare with last year?
It is 0.29 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.49 ft.
What is flood stage for the Nahunta Swamp near Shine?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 14.80 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Nahunta Swamp near Shine in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.29 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.59 ft and 3.76 ft, based on 29 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Nahunta Swamp near Shine today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.20 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Nahunta Swamp near Shine rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Nahunta Swamp near Shine normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02091000(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.48889, -77.80611(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.20 ft | 2026-10-20 18:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 7.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Nahunta Swamp near Shine (usgs:02091000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/nahunta-swamp-near-shine
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