Major Flood
9.9 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CPYN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8.9 ft
Minor Flood
5.1 ft
Action Stage
2.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
5.1 ft
Minor flooding begins. Swift Creek will overlfow its banks.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
CPYN7
County
Wake, NC
Coordinates
35.7561°N, 78.7960°W
Get Flood Alerts for Swift Creek Upstream of SW Cary Pkwy
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Swift Creek Upstream of SW Cary Pkwy?
The Swift Creek Upstream of SW Cary Pkwy gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Upstream of SW Cary Pkwy?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Swift Creek Upstream of SW Cary Pkwy is 5.1 feet. Action stage begins at 2.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.9 feet, and major flooding at 9.9 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Swift Creek Upstream of SW Cary Pkwy 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 Upstream of SW Cary Pkwy gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wake County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.7561°N, 78.7960°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Town of Cary Flood Monitoring