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Swift Creek at SR1555 Nr Clayton
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Johnston County, North Carolina on the Swift Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 0208773375, 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

19 ft

Minor Flood

15 ft

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

What Floods at Each Level

19 ft

WATER REACHES THE ROAD SURFACE OF THE BRIDGE ON GOVERNMENT ROAD (SR1555).

15 ft

WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE BRIDGE ON GOVERNMENT ROAD (SR1555).

7 ft

BANKFULL.

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

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About This Gauge

USGS Site

0208773375

NWS LID

SFCN7

River

Swift Creek

County

Johnston, NC

Coordinates

35.5750°N, 78.4986°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Swift Creek at SR1555 Nr Clayton?

The Swift Creek at SR1555 Nr Clayton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0208773375) 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 Swift Creek at SR1555 Nr Clayton?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Swift Creek at SR1555 Nr Clayton is 15 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when Swift Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Swift Creek at SR1555 Nr Clayton 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 Swift Creek at SR1555 Nr Clayton gauge located?

The gauge is located in Johnston County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.5750°N, 78.4986°W. USGS site number: 0208773375. 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