Major Flood
27 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
A mill on the left bank begins to flood.
28 ft
Flood waters reach the bottom of the bridge across I40.
27 ft
Major flooding begins. The town of Haw River begins to flood.
26 ft
Trailer homes adjacent to the river and the water treatment plant flood. Evacuations may be necessary.
25.5 ft
The water treatment plant building floods.
23 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Flooding reaches the base of the water treatment plant building. There is also significant flooding of the Red Slide Park upstream of the Main St. Bridge, and Lang St will be impassable
20 ft
There is significant overflow on the right bank opposite the water treatment plant. Water also reaches the Red Slide Park upstream of the Main St. Bridge.
18 ft
Minor flooding begins. Overflow begins on both banks at the water treatment plant.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 1996 | 32.83 ft | 51,400 cfs |
| Sep 17, 1945 | 31.1 ft | 32,000 cfs |
| Sep 25, 1947 | 27.89 ft | 27,200 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Haw River at Haw River?
The Haw River at Haw River gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02096500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Haw River at Haw River?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Haw River at Haw River is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Haw River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Haw River at Haw River to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Haw River at Haw River gauge located?
The gauge is located in Alamance County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.0870°N, 79.3660°W. USGS site number: 02096500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey