RIVER GAUGE · SWIFT CREEK
Swift Creek near Apex
Wake County, North Carolina
Water level1.39 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Floodwaters completely inundate the Swift Creek bridge on Holly Springs Road, making it impassable.
- 11 ft
Minor flooding begins. Water reaches the lower trusses of the Swift Creek bridge on Holly Springs Road.
- 9 ft
Action stage. Swift Creek overtops its natural banks near Holly Springs Road.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2016 | 13.86 ft | 5,260 cfs |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 12.22 ft | 3,220 cfs |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 11.73 ft | 2,730 cfs |
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