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 4.59 ft, 6.4 ft below its 11 ft flood stage, as of 2 hours ago.
Gauge height
4.59 ft
Streamflow
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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 | 5.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 8.4 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 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| BATTLE BRANCH NR 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 CR AT WOODCROFT PARKWAY NR 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.