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Haw River near Moncure
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Chatham County, North Carolina on the Haw River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02098206, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Moderate Flood

18 ft

Minor Flood

16 ft

Action Stage

16 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

23 ft

Estimated Moderate Flood Stage

18 ft

Estimated Minor Flood Stage

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

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About This Gauge

USGS Site

02098206

NWS LID

HRMN7

River

Haw River

County

Chatham, NC

Coordinates

35.6322°N, 79.0608°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Haw River near Moncure?

The Haw River near Moncure gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02098206) 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 near Moncure?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Haw River near Moncure is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when Haw River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Haw River near Moncure to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Haw River near Moncure gauge located?

The gauge is located in Chatham County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.6322°N, 79.0608°W. USGS site number: 02098206. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey