Sandy Creek at Cornwallis Rd near Durham, NC
Is Sandy Creek at Cornwallis Rd near Durham, NC flooding right now?
Sandy Creek at Cornwallis Rd near Durham, NC measured 2.04 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 13.0 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.04 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.91 ft on Fri, Mar 10, 1989.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 13.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 16.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.91 ft | 1989-03-10 |
| 14.39 ft | 1992-04-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Third Fork Creek at M.L. King Parkway at Durham, NC | 2.8 mi | Durham County |
| Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near Blands, NC | 4.2 mi | Durham County |
| Ellerbe Creek at Club Boulevard at Durham, NC | 4.3 mi | Durham County |
| Eno River at Cole Mill Rd near Huckleberry Spring | 5.4 mi | Durham County |
| Northeast Creek Tributary at Sr1182 near Lowes Grove, NC | 5.9 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.