Flat River at Dam near Bahama, NC
Is Flat River at Dam near Bahama, NC flooding right now?
Flat River at Dam near Bahama, NC measured 0.58 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 15.4 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.58 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.48 ft on Sun, Sep 6, 1998.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 15.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 19.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.48 ft | 1998-09-06 |
| 19.27 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 18.18 ft | 1998-03-19 |
| 16.78 ft | 2018-11-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Flat River Tributary near Willardville, NC | 1.2 mi | Durham County |
| Knap of Reeds Creek near Butner, NC | 2.2 mi | Granville County |
| Little River below Little River Tributary at Fairntosh, NC | 3.0 mi | Durham County |
| Flat River at Bahama, NC | 3.6 mi | Durham County |
| Mountain Creek at Sr1617 near Bahama, NC | 3.8 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.