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Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets Ferry water level

River gauge, Swift Creek, North Carolina, United States

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Very high for late October

Water level

2.99ft Steady over the last 24 hours

0 5 10 Highest onrecord 12.28 ft Minor floodstage 5.00 ft Lowest on record -1.78 ft

History

24ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 21Minor flood stage24ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21Minor flood stage
246ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 21Minor flood stage246ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21Minor flood stage
-0246ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage-0246ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
-0246ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026-0246ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

What this means

The gauge at Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets Ferry shows 2.99 ft, well above normal for late October.

That puts it 1.28 ft above the median of 1.71 ft for late October, based on 28 years of readings. It is 2.01 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.11 ft (+0.88 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.02 ft and 3.81 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.71 ft1.28 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.21 ft – 2.71 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
Same day last year
2.11 ft+0.88 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.02 ft – 3.81 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
0.16 ft – 3.81 ft
Highest on record
12.28 ftSeptember 21, 1999
Lowest on record
−1.78 ftJanuary 8, 2009

High water at Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets Ferry

The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.

Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.

What happens at each level

13.00 ft
Disastrous flooding similar to Hurricane Floyd. Widespread and severe residential flooding as water inundates most of the land south of Vanceboro. Water inundates West Craven High School.
10.00 ft
Widespread flooding south of Vanceboro. Most of Streets Ferry Road is underwater and many homes along it are inundated. Water backs up small streams and inundate homes on Piney Neck Road and State Camp Road. Water surrounds West Craven High School.
8.00 ft
Most roads in the area are impassable, with several homes inundated along the creek and its tributaries. Water backs up into smaller tributaries and floods some homes on Piney Neck Road and Cow Pen Landing Road.
6.00 ft
Large portions of Streets Ferry Road are impassable due to high water. Water covers Piney Neck Road and State Camp Road and surrounds homes there.
5.00 ft
Water surrounds property and residences in the lowlands along the creek. Portions of Streets Ferry Road may be inundated.
2.99 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
112.28 ftSeptember 21, 1999
28.96 ftOctober 3, 2010
38.67 ftOctober 16, 2016
48.67 ftSeptember 14, 2018
56.07 ftSeptember 1, 2011
66.03 ftAugust 27, 2011
75.76 ftSeptember 30, 2010
85.69 ftFebruary 8, 1998
95.59 ftSeptember 15, 2005
105.54 ftNovember 24, 2006

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on Swift Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Swift Creek near ApexRiver gauge, Swift Creek 1.64 ft Very low −1.10 ft 98 mi
Swift Creek near McCullars CrossroadsRiver gauge, Swift Creek 1.71 ft Normal ±0 94 mi
Swift Creek at Sr1555 near ClaytonRiver gauge, Swift Creek 1.06 ft Very low −0.04 ft 82 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Neuse River near Fort BarnwellRiver gauge, Neuse River 3.27 ft Normal −0.19 ft 12 mi
Trent River at PollocksvilleRiver gauge, Trent River 2.72 ft Below flood stage +0.24 ft 16 mi
Pamlico River at WashingtonEstuary gauge, Pamlico River 2.11 ft Very high −0.01 ft 22 mi
Trent River near TrentonRiver gauge, Trent River 3.59 ft Normal −0.02 ft 23 mi
Neuse River at KinstonRiver gauge, Neuse River 2.97 ft Very low −0.06 ft 27 mi
Contentnea Creek at HookertonRiver gauge, Contentnea Creek 4.67 ft Low +0.05 ft 30 mi
Tar River at GreenvilleRiver gauge, Tar River 4.80 ft Normal +0.13 ft 30 mi
New River near Gum BranchRiver gauge, New River 2.53 ft Normal +0.16 ft 35 mi

Questions and answers

How does Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets Ferry compare with last year?

It is 0.88 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.11 ft.

What is flood stage for Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets Ferry?

The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 2.01 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets Ferry in late October?

The median for late October is 1.71 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.21 ft and 2.71 ft, based on 28 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 Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets Ferry today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets Ferry rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 1.09 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets Ferry normal?

Very high for late October. Compared with 28 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:0209205053 (Agency page)
Coordinates
35.23083, -77.11389 (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 2.99 ft 2026-10-21 07:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets Ferry (usgs:0209205053). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/swift-creek-at-highway-43-near-streets-ferry

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