RIVER GAUGE · HAW RIVER
Haw River near Bynum
Chatham County, North Carolina
Water level2.98 ft
Flow174 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood17 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Major flooding begins. Water floods several homes along the right bank of the river.
- 15 ft
Moderate flooding begins. The river widens to 800 feet, but flooding remains confined to extensive stretches of woodlands and pastureland along the river.
- 11 ft
Minor flooding begins. The river widens to 400 feet, flooding pastureland on the right bank and woodlands on the left bank.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | 23.2 ft | 98,100 cfs |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 21.76 ft | 76,700 cfs |
| Mar 18, 1998 | 17.72 ft | 46,300 cfs |
Flood map
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