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Swift Creek near McCullars Crossroads water level

River gauge, Swift Creek, North Carolina, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.71ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
15.4 cfs
5 10 15 Highest onrecord 14.15 ft Minor floodstage 12.00 ft

History

History
23ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 2123ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
234ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 21234ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
246ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026246ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

What this means

Swift Creek near McCullars Crossroads is at 1.71 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 1.83 ft, based on 33 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.12 ft below typical. It is 10.29 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.93 ft, a difference of −0.22 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.71 ft and 1.87 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 33 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.83 ft0.12 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.52 ft – 3.50 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (33 years of records)
Same day last year
1.93 ft−0.22 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.71 ft – 1.87 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.37 ft – 2.17 ft
Highest on record
14.15 ftSeptember 6, 1996

Floating and fishing near Swift Creek near McCullars Crossroads

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 10.29 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
114.15 ftSeptember 6, 1996
210.36 ftJune 3, 1997
310.18 ftOctober 12, 2018
48.89 ftSeptember 17, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:27 AM Sunset 06:33 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Other gauges on Swift Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Swift Creek near ApexRiver gauge, Swift Creek 1.65 ft Very low −1.07 ft 3.8 mi
Swift Creek at Sr1555 near ClaytonRiver gauge, Swift Creek 1.06 ft Very low −0.05 ft 14 mi
Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets FerryRiver gauge, Swift Creek 2.94 ft Very high −0.31 ft 94 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Lake Johnson above Dam at RaleighReservoir, Lake Johnson 343.25 ft Highest on record −0.02 ft 4.8 mi
Walnut Creek at Trailwood Drive at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek 3.79 ft Very low −0.09 ft 5.2 mi
Walnut Creek at South Wilmington St at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek 0.69 ft Normal −0.08 ft 5.2 mi
Walnut Creek at South State Street at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek 1.59 ft Very low −0.03 ft 5.9 mi
Walnut Creek at Buck Jones Road at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek 0.99 ft Below flood stage ±0 6.0 mi
Rocky Branch below Pullen Road at RaleighRiver gauge, Rocky Branch 4.74 ft High +0.01 ft 6.1 mi
Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at RaleighRiver gauge, Pigeon House Creek 1.41 ft Normal +0.01 ft 7 mi
Walnut Creek at Rose Lane at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek 3.99 ft Low −0.04 ft 7 mi

Questions and answers

Is Swift Creek near McCullars Crossroads higher than last year?

No, it is 0.22 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.93 ft.

What is flood stage for Swift Creek near McCullars Crossroads?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.29 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Swift Creek near McCullars Crossroads in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.83 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.52 ft and 3.50 ft, based on 33 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 near McCullars Crossroads today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.71 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Swift Creek near McCullars Crossroads rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Swift Creek near McCullars Crossroads normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 33 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:0208758850 (Agency page)
Coordinates
35.69361, -78.69222 (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 1.71 ft 2026-10-21 01:45 Provisional
Flow 15.4 cfs 2026-10-21 01:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Swift Creek near McCullars Crossroads (usgs:0208758850). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/swift-creek-near-mccullars-crossroads

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