Swift Creek near McCullars Crossroads water level
River gauge, Swift Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 15.4 cfs
History
20252026
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
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.15 ft | September 6, 1996 |
| 2 | 10.36 ft | June 3, 1997 |
| 3 | 10.18 ft | October 12, 2018 |
| 4 | 8.89 ft | September 17, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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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