Is the Fishing Creek flooding?

North Carolina · 2 gauges · North Carolina river levels

The Fishing 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 Fishing Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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.

data refreshed 11 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Fishing Creek near Enfield, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.65 ft on 18 September 1999, carrying 30,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1910 (112 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.53 ft, 19.1 ft below that record.

Drains 526 sq mi · gauge elevation 73 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Fishing Creek near Enfield, NCNo flooding2.53 ft16 ft
Fishing Creek at Nc 97 near Leggett, NCNo current data
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.