Southwest Creek Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Southwest Creek today?

Southwest Creek water levels are measured at USGS gauge NEW RIVER NEAR GUM BRANCH, NC; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Southwest Creek high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Southwest Creek — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Southwest Creek, measured at USGS station NEW RIVER NEAR GUM BRANCH, NC (11.7 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

2.19 ft

Updated 1 hr ago

vs. 30-day average

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Streamflow

16 cfs

Boat Ramps on Southwest Creek (3)

Southwest Creek Boat Ramp — Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Southwest Creek Boat Ramp — Jacksonville, North Carolina
Southwest Creek Boat Ramp — Jacksonville, North Carolina

See all Southwest Creek boat ramps →

Southwest Creek Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Southwest Creek today?

The USGS gauge for Southwest Creek (NEW RIVER NEAR GUM BRANCH, NC) currently reads a gauge height of 2.19 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Southwest Creek high or low right now?

Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.

Where can I launch a boat on Southwest Creek?

BoatLaunchMap lists 3 boat ramps on Southwest Creek, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 02093000. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.