Haw River at Haw River
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 23.0 ft; major flooding begins at 27.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 23.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 27.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 32.8 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 31.1 ft on Sep 18, 1945 (historic crest)
- 27.9 ft on Sep 26, 1947 (historic crest)
- 27.4 ft on Apr 16, 1987 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Overflow begins on both banks at the water treatment plant. |
|---|---|
| 20.0 ft | There is significant overflow on the right bank opposite the water treatment plant. Water also reaches the Red Slide Park upstream of the Main St. Bridge. |
| 23.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Flooding reaches the base of the water treatment plant building. There is also significant flooding of the Red Slide Park upstream of the Main St. Bridge, and Lang St will be impassable |
| 25.5 ft | The water treatment plant building floods. |
| 26.0 ft | Trailer homes adjacent to the river and the water treatment plant flood. Evacuations may be necessary. |
| 27.0 ft | Major flooding begins. The town of Haw River begins to flood. |
| 28.0 ft | Flood waters reach the bottom of the bridge across I40. |
| 30.0 ft | A mill on the left bank begins to flood. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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