Is the Third Fork Creek flooding?

North Carolina · 2 gauges · North Carolina river levels

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.

data refreshed 8 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 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.

Drains 15 sq mi · gauge elevation 237 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Third Fork Creek at M.L. King Parkway at Durham, NCNo flooding0.24 ft7 ft
Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near Blands, NCNo flooding1.34 ft13 ft
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.