Flat Creek near Inverness, NC
Is Flat Creek near Inverness, NC flooding right now?
Flat Creek near Inverness, NC measured 0.61 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.4 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.61 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.36 ft on Mon, Sep 17, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 8.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.36 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 8.63 ft | 2016-10-08 |
| 7.3 ft | 1973-04-01 |
| 5.69 ft | 1997-07-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little River near Mount Pleasant, NC | 0.8 mi | Moore County |
| Lower Little River at Sr2023 near Lobelia, NC | 2.6 mi | Moore County |
| Tank Creek at Longstreet Road at Fort Bragg, NC | 9.2 mi | Cumberland County |
| Tank Creek at Hurst Drive at Fort Bragg, NC | 9.4 mi | Cumberland County |
| Tank Creek at Butner Road at Fort Bragg, NC | 9.5 mi | Cumberland 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.