RIVER GAUGE · NAHUNTA SWAMP
Nahunta Swamp near Shine
Greene County, North Carolina
Water level2.02 ft
Flow4 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood21 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21 ft
Widespread flooding in the area with all crossings inundated by several feet of water. Several homes and structures are inundated along the entire length of the swamp.
- 19 ft
All crossings along Nahunta Swamp are impassable, including the near the confluence with Contentnea Creek near NC 58. Several homes and structures are surrounded by water.
- 17 ft
Water inundates portions of Bullhead Road, Nahunta Road, and Lanetown Road, making them impassable.
- 15 ft
Water approaches and may cover portions of Bullhead Road and Nahunta Road
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 1999 | 21 ft | 23,000 cfs |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 17.92 ft | 13,200 cfs |
| Sep 15, 2018 | 14.52 ft | 6,060 cfs |
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