Rocky River near Norwood, NC
Is Rocky River near Norwood, NC flooding right now?
Rocky River near Norwood, NC measured 4.04 ft on 2026-09-22 22:15:00 UTC. That observation was 16.0 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.04 ft
Streamflow
204 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 46.37 ft on Tue, Sep 18, 1945.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 12.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 16.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 26.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 30.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 46.37 ft | 1945-09-18 |
| 46.08 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 35 ft | 1908-08-01 |
| 34 ft | 1952-08-31 |
| 33.16 ft | 1973-04-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee River at Hwy731 below Lake Tillery near Norwood, NC | 6.6 mi | Stanly County |
| Brown Creek near Pinkston, NC | 7.2 mi | Anson County |
| Pee Dee River at Pee Dee Refuge near Ansonville, NC | 7.7 mi | Anson County |
| Pee Dee River near Ansonville, NC | 10.6 mi | Anson County |
| Lane'S Creek near Marshville, NC | 14.7 mi | Union 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.