Is the Lower Little River flooding?

North Carolina · 2 gauges · North Carolina river levels

The Lower Little River 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 Lower Little River 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 3 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 Lower Little River near All Healing Springs, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.28 ft on 9 June 2019, carrying 5,790 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1954 (70 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.02 ft, 16.3 ft below that record.

Drains 28 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,073 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Lower Little River near All Healing Springs, NCNo flooding1.02 ft25 ft
Lower Little River at Sr2023 near Lobelia, 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.