Little Lick Creek at Nc Hwy 98 at Oak Grove, NC
Is Little Lick Creek at Nc Hwy 98 at Oak Grove, NC flooding right now?
Little Lick Creek at Nc Hwy 98 at Oak Grove, NC measured 1.19 ft on 2026-09-22 22:20:00 UTC. That observation was 10.8 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.19 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.91 ft on Fri, Mar 10, 1989.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 14.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.91 ft | 1989-03-10 |
| 14.39 ft | 1992-04-25 |
| 9.66 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 7.95 ft | 2018-10-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Lick Creek above Sr1814 near Oak Grove, NC | 1.4 mi | Durham County |
| Goose Creek at Camden Avenue at Durham, NC | 3.5 mi | Durham County |
| Ellerbe Creek at Club Boulevard at Durham, NC | 4.7 mi | Durham County |
| Ellerbe Creek near Gorman, NC | 5.3 mi | Durham County |
| Northeast Creek Tributary at Sr1182 near Lowes Grove, NC | 6.0 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.