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Nahunta Swamp near Shine water level

River gauge, Nahunta Swamp, North Carolina, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.20ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
7.6 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 21.00 ft Minor floodstage 17.00 ft

History

History
234ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 20234ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
51015ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20Minor flood stage51015ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20Minor flood stage
-051015ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage-051015ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
358ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026358ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

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

RankLevelDate
121.00 ftSeptember 17, 1999
217.92 ftOctober 9, 2016
314.52 ftSeptember 15, 2018
414.14 ftOctober 6, 1964
513.04 ftSeptember 28, 1999
612.54 ftNovember 13, 2020
712.40 ftApril 23, 2017
812.37 ftSeptember 20, 1955
911.57 ftSeptember 2, 2006
1011.50 ftMarch 10, 1998

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:22 AM Sunset 06:31 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min Waxing gibbous 71%

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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