Mountain Creek at Sr1617 near Bahama, NC
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Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.92 ft on Mon, Sep 17, 2018.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | — |
| Major flood | 15 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.92 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 11.41 ft | 2024-09-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little River near Orange Factory, NC | 0.9 mi | Durham County |
| Little River at Sr1461 near Orange Factory, NC | 1.4 mi | Durham County |
| Flat River at Bahama, NC | 2.5 mi | Durham County |
| Little River below Little River Tributary at Fairntosh, NC | 3.2 mi | Durham County |
| Flat River Tributary near Willardville, NC | 3.7 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.