Is the Third Fork Creek flooding?
The Third Fork 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 Third Fork 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 Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near Blands, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.74 ft on 17 July 2016, carrying 3,420 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2009 (17 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.34 ft, 9.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Fork Creek at M.L. King Parkway at Durham, NC | No flooding | 0.24 ft | 7 ft | |
| Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near Blands, NC | No flooding | 1.34 ft | 13 ft |