Swift Creek above Streets Ferry
Critical Stages
4.5' - Action
5' - Flood
6' - Moderate
8' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:15 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.41 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 1.41 | -999 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 1.48 | -999 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 1.53 | -999 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 1.58 | -999 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 1.61 | -999 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 1.63 | -999 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 1.64 | -999 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 1.63 | -999 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 1.61 | -999 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 1.58 | -999 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 1.54 | -999 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 1.48 | -999 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 1.42 | -999 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 1.34 | -999 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 1.26 | -999 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 1.18 | -999 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 1.1 | -999 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 1 | -999 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | -9999 | -999 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | -9999 | -999 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 0.72 | -999 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 0.6 | -999 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 0.5 | -999 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 0.46 | -999 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 0.43 | -999 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 0.46 | -999 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 0.49 | -999 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 0.53 | -999 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 0.59 | -999 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 0.64 | -999 |
13' -
Disastrous flooding similar to Hurricane Floyd. Widespread and severe residential flooding as water inundates most of the land south of Vanceboro. Water inundates West Craven High School.
10' -
Widespread flooding south of Vanceboro. Most of Streets Ferry Road is underwater and many homes along it are inundated. Water backs up small streams and inundate homes on Piney Neck Road and State Camp Road. Water surrounds West Craven High School.
8' -
Most roads in the area are impassable, with several homes inundated along the creek and its tributaries. Water backs up into smaller tributaries and floods some homes on Piney Neck Road and Cow Pen Landing Road.
6' -
Large portions of Streets Ferry Road are impassable due to high water. Water covers Piney Neck Road and State Camp Road and surrounds homes there.
5' -
Water surrounds property and residences in the lowlands along the creek. Portions of Streets Ferry Road may be inundated.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 1999 | 12.28 |
| Oct 3, 2010 | 8.96 |
| Sep 14, 2018 | 8.67 |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8.67 |
| Sep 1, 2011 | 6.07 |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 6.03 |
| Sep 30, 2010 | 5.76 |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 5.69 |
| Sep 15, 2005 | 5.59 |
| Nov 24, 2006 | 5.54 |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 5.45 |
| Oct 10, 2005 | 4.7 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 4.56 |
| May 6, 2017 | 4.52 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 4.5 |
| Nov 20, 2020 | 4.49 |
| Oct 28, 2012 | 4.24 |
| Sep 25, 2008 | 4.17 |
| Feb 27, 2004 | 3.88 |
| May 19, 2009 | 3.44 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.