Streamflow discharge was last observed at 858 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.73 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 233 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The flow providers and constituents of this stream include precipitation, surface runoff, and groundwater discharge. There are no specific related tributaries or dams that affect this stream gauge. Seasonal trends show that the water flow is highest in the spring and lowest in the fall. During times of heavy rain, the stream can reach flood levels. Interestingly, the Swift Creek is home to several species of fish, including the Roanoke bass, which is only found in a few river systems in North Carolina.
| Elevation | 142.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, feet | 2.73 ft |
| Streamflow, ft3/s | 858.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 209% |
| Year Over Year Average | 410 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 23,000 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.11, -77.92 |