Moderate Flood
16 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Moderate flooding begins upstream and downstream of Holly Springs Road. The Swift Creek bridge over Holly Springs Road will be flooded.
11 ft
Minor flooding begins upstream and downstream of Holly Springs Road as water reaches the lower bridge trusses of the Swift Creek bridge along Holly Springs Road.
9 ft
Action stage is reached as natural banks begin to overflow along the creek upstream and downstream of Holly Springs Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2021 | 11.45 ft | — |
| Nov 13, 2018 | 11.17 ft | — |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 10.81 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Swift Creek near Apex?
The Swift Creek near Apex gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02087580) 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 near Apex?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Swift Creek near Apex is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 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 near Apex to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Swift Creek near Apex gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wake County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.7186°N, 78.7525°W. USGS site number: 02087580. 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