Little River below Little River Tributary at Fairntosh, NC
Is Little River below Little River Tributary at Fairntosh, NC flooding right now?
Little River below Little River Tributary at Fairntosh, NC measured 2.47 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 9.5 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.47 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.04 ft on Mon, Sep 17, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 18.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.04 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 14.63 ft | 2018-11-13 |
| 13.45 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 13.31 ft | 2020-12-25 |
| 12.91 ft | 2024-09-25 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Flat River Tributary near Willardville, NC | 2.0 mi | Durham County |
| Flat River at Dam near Bahama, NC | 3.0 mi | Durham County |
| Little River near Orange Factory, NC | 3.1 mi | Durham County |
| Mountain Creek at Sr1617 near Bahama, NC | 3.2 mi | Durham County |
| Knap of Reeds Creek near Butner, NC | 3.6 mi | Granville 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.