Swift Creek near Apex
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.9 ft on Jun 14, 2016 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on Oct 8, 2016 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Jul 17, 2017 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Aug 11, 2003 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Action stage. Swift Creek overtops its natural banks near Holly Springs Road. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Water reaches the lower trusses of the Swift Creek bridge on Holly Springs Road. |
| 16.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Floodwaters completely inundate the Swift Creek bridge on Holly Springs Road, making it impassable. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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