Bolin Creek at Village Drive at Chapel Hill, NC
Is Bolin Creek at Village Drive at Chapel Hill, NC flooding right now?
Bolin Creek at Village Drive at Chapel Hill, NC measured 0.84 ft on 2026-09-22 22:15:00 UTC. That observation was 14.2 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.84 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.1 ft on Fri, Sep 6, 1996.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 12.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 14.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 15.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 16.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.1 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 22.67 ft | 1973-06-29 |
| 22.19 ft | 1973-02-02 |
| 16 ft | 1996-09-12 |
| 10.41 ft | 2018-09-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Booker Creek at Sr 1751 near Chapel Hill, NC | 1.7 mi | Orange County |
| Battle Branch near Chapel Hill, NC | 1.9 mi | Orange County |
| Morgan Creek near White Cross, NC | 2.7 mi | Orange County |
| Morgan Creek near Chapel Hill, NC | 3.3 mi | Orange County |
| New Hope Creek near Blands, NC | 6.2 mi | Durham County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.