Little River at Sr1461 near Orange Factory, NC
Is Little River at Sr1461 near Orange Factory, NC flooding right now?
Little River at Sr1461 near Orange Factory, NC measured 0.96 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 11.0 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.96 ft
Streamflow
22 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.91 ft on Mon, Sep 17, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 17.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.91 ft | 2018-09-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little River near Orange Factory, NC | 0.7 mi | Durham County |
| Mountain Creek at Sr1617 near Bahama, NC | 1.4 mi | Durham County |
| Flat River at Bahama, NC | 3.6 mi | Durham County |
| Little River below Little River Tributary at Fairntosh, NC | 3.8 mi | Durham County |
| Flat River Tributary near Willardville, NC | 4.8 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.