Morgan Creek near White Cross, NC
Is Morgan Creek near White Cross, NC flooding right now?
Morgan Creek near White Cross, NC measured 1.75 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.3 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.75 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.87 ft on Mon, Sep 17, 2018.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 7.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.87 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 8.72 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 8.09 ft | 2025-05-14 |
| 8.04 ft | 2024-08-08 |
| 7.23 ft | 2018-10-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bolin Creek at Village Drive at Chapel Hill, NC | 2.7 mi | Orange County |
| Booker Creek at Sr 1751 near Chapel Hill, NC | 3.9 mi | Orange County |
| Battle Branch near Chapel Hill, NC | 4.6 mi | Orange County |
| Collins Creek above Sr 1006 near White Cross, NC | 4.7 mi | Orange County |
| Collins Creek at Hwy 54 near White Cross, NC | 5.1 mi | Orange 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.