Is the Ellerbe Creek flooding?
The Ellerbe Creek is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in North Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Ellerbe Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Ellerbe Creek near Gorman, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.96 ft on 17 September 2018, carrying 3,140 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1983 (30 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.31 ft, 11.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellerbe Creek at Club Boulevard at Durham, NC | No flooding | 1.07 ft | 10 ft | |
| Ellerbe Creek near Gorman, NC | No flooding | 1.31 ft | 15 ft |