RIVER GAUGE · BIG SWAMP
Big Swamp near Tarheel
Bladen County, North Carolina
Water level5.42 ft
Flow12 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16.5 ft
Water will reach the level of the road at the bridge on Tar Heel Road where the gage is located.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2016 | 18.72 ft | 16,300 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2018 | 17.25 ft | 12,800 cfs |
| Nov 13, 2020 | 14.63 ft | 4,850 cfs |
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