River stage
Haw River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Haw River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Haw River levels, gauge by gauge
The Haw River is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bynum | 3.55 ft | normal, rising |
| Haw River | 1.86 ft | below flood stage |
| Jordan Lake | 213.65 ft | normal, steady |
| Moncure | 2.22 ft | normal, steady |
| Nc-62 | 1.73 ft | below flood stage |
Recent levels on the Haw River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Bynum, NC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Rocky River (NC) 1 gauge
- Eno River 3 gauges
- Crabtree Creek 6 gauges
- Little River (NC, VA) 15 gauges
- Beaver Creek (NC) 4 gauges
- Dan River 9 gauges
- Smith River (NC, VA) 6 gauges
- Roanoke River 18 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Haw River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Haw River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Haw River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Bynum is at 3.55 ft; Jordan Lake is at 213.65 ft; Moncure is at 2.22 ft.
Where is the Haw River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Haw River in North Carolina.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.