Is the Rocky River flooding?

North Carolina · 5 gauges · North Carolina river levels

The Rocky River is tracked by 5 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 Rocky River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 5 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.

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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 Rocky River near Norwood, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 46.37 ft on 18 September 1945, carrying 105,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1908 (97 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.04 ft, 42.3 ft below that record.

Drains 1,380 sq mi · gauge elevation 202 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Rocky River at Sr1300 near Crutchfield Crossroads, NCNo flooding2.98 ft13 ft
Rocky River at US 64 near Siler City, NCNo flooding1.93 ft20 ft
Rocky River above Irish Buffalo Creek near Rocky River, NCNo flooding1.16 ft18 ft
Rocky River near Norwood, NCNo flooding4.04 ft20 ft
Rocky River near Stanfield, 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.