Haw River near Bynum
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 17.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 17.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 23.2 ft on Jul 7, 2025 (historic crest)
- 21.8 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 17.7 ft on Mar 19, 1998 (historic crest)
- 17.7 ft on Mar 14, 1975 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. The river widens to 400 feet, flooding pastureland on the right bank and woodlands on the left bank. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. The river widens to 800 feet, but flooding remains confined to extensive stretches of woodlands and pastureland along the river. |
| 17.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Water floods several homes along the right bank of the river. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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