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Swift Creek at Vanceboro

National Weather Service gauge VAAN7 · North Carolina · Craven County · 35.2969, -77.1491

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.

Action stage9.5 ft
Minor flooding11.0 ft
Moderate flooding16.0 ft
Major flooding18.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

9.5 ftVery low lying areas along Streets Ferry Road in Vanceboro will see minor flooding.
11.5 ftWater inundates properties and may surround some homes on the north end of Streets Ferry Road. Water may also cover Streets Ferry Road just south of the creek. Other minor flooding occurs in and around Vanceboro near the creek and adjacent tributaries.
16.5 ftSeveral residences and businesses will see flooding throughout Vanceboro. Streets Ferry Road is significantly inundated just south of the gauge site. Portions of Piney Neck Road and several other secondary roads are flooded and may be impassable.
18.5 ftWidespread and severe flooding throughout Vanceboro and the surrounding area, with numerous businesses and homes inundated. Most area roadways, including NC-43, will be impassable due to flooding making travel nearly impossible.

Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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