Morgan Creek near Chapel Hill, NC
Is Morgan Creek near Chapel Hill, NC flooding right now?
No — Morgan Creek near Chapel Hill, NC is at 5.06 ft, 5.9 ft below its 11 ft flood stage, as of 67 min ago.
Gauge height
5.06 ft
Streamflow
20 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.75 ft on Thu, Aug 8, 2024.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 7.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.75 ft | 2024-08-08 |
| 12.09 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 11.37 ft | 2025-05-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Branch near Chapel Hill, NC | 1.8 mi | Orange County |
| New Hope Creek near Blands, NC | 3.1 mi | Durham County |
| Bolin Creek at Village Drive at Chapel Hill, NC | 3.3 mi | Orange County |
| Booker Creek at Sr 1751 near Chapel Hill, NC | 3.7 mi | Orange County |
| Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near Blands, NC | 4.3 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.