River stage
Bynum, Haw River
- River level
- 3.55 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.86 ft
- Recent high
- 7.17 ft
- Recent low
- 2.58 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BYNN7
- 30-day change
- +0.16 ft
- Average
- 3.15 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.20 ft
In brief
The Haw River at Bynum, NC read 3.55 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.45 ft below action stage. That is 0.16 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BYNN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.20 ft | 2025-07-07 |
| 2 | 21.76 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 3 | 17.71 ft | 2018-11-13 |
| 4 | 17.67 ft | 1975-03-14 |
| 5 | 17.62 ft | 2018-09-18 |
| 6 | 17.40 ft | 1987-03-01 |
| 7 | 17.40 ft | 2020-02-07 |
| 8 | 16.87 ft | 2003-03-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
Minor flooding begins. The river widens up to 400 feet across. It floods pastureland on the right bank and woodlands on the left.
- 15.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. The river widens up to 800 feet across, but flooding remains confined to extensive stretches of woods and pastureland along the river.
- 17.00 ft
Major flooding begins. Several homes along the right bank of the river are flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Haw River flooding at Bynum?
No. The Haw River at Bynum is at 3.55 ft, 6.45 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Bynum?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Haw River has been at Bynum?
The highest crest on record is 23.2 ft, on 2025-07-07.
Is the Haw River high or low right now at Bynum?
At 3.55 ft it is higher than 81% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BYNN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02096960). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.