Is the Long Creek flooding?
The Long Creek is tracked by 3 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 Long Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 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 Long Creek near Bessemer City, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.28 ft on 6 February 2020, carrying 6,920 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1916 (73 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.97 ft, 8.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Creek near Paw Creek, NC | No flooding | 1.14 ft | 12.5 ft | |
| Long Creek near Rhyne, NC | No flooding | 2.19 ft | 15 ft | |
| Long Creek near Bessemer City, NC | No flooding | 0.97 ft | 9.5 ft |