Ahoskie Creek at Ahoskie water level

Name: Ahoskie Creek at Ahoskie water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Ahoskie Creek, North Carolina, United States

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Normal for late October

Water level

1.33ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 01:30 AM EDT (53 min ago)

Flow: 2.3 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Ahoskie Creek at Ahoskie reads 1.33 ft, a normal level for late October.

The median for late October is 1.62 ft, based on 30 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.29 ft below typical. It is 9.17 ft below the flood stage of 10.50 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.50 ft, a difference of −0.17 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.29 ft and 1.79 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.62 ft0.29 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.02 ft – 3.07 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.50 ft−0.17 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.29 ft – 1.79 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.32 ft – 6.11 ft
Highest on record: 17.32 ftSeptember 17, 1999

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 10.50 ft, still 9.17 ft away.

What happens at each level

20.14 ft: River stage sensor operating limit
16.00 ft: Homes along Stoke and Camlin Street adjacent to Ahoskie Creek Park begin to flood. Several businesses south of town along US Highway 13 begin to flood.
15.00 ft: Many businesses along South Academy Street are inundated with a couple feet of water. South Academy Street begins to flood. Portions of US Highway 13 south of town are flooded.
14.00 ft: Numerous businesses along State Route 42, South Academy Street, are flooded. Most of Ahoskie Creek Park is flooded.
12.50 ft: Homes and businesses northeast of the Ahoskie Creek along State Route 42 and along Lee Jernigan Road begin to flood.
11.50 ft: Parking lots along Route 42 southwest of Ahoskie Creek begin to flood.
10.50 ft: Significant portions of the Ahoskie Creek Park are flooded including areas around the picnic pavilion and amphitheater. Properties along Lee Jernigan Road begin to flood.
1.33 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	17.32 ft	September 17, 1999
2	15.42 ft	October 10, 2016
3	14.86 ft	October 1, 2010
4	13.41 ft	September 23, 2016
5	13.13 ft	June 17, 2001
6	12.49 ft	June 1, 1984
7	12.40 ft	August 19, 1992
8	11.44 ft	June 16, 2006
9	11.39 ft	October 20, 1999
10	11.23 ft	August 17, 2004

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Potecasi Creek near UnionRiver gauge, Potecasi Creek	2.75 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	6 mi
Cashie River at Sr1257 near WindsorRiver gauge, Cashie River	4.27 ft	Very high	−0.02 ft	16 mi
Roanoke River near Scotland NeckRiver gauge, Roanoke River	4.12 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	22 mi
Roanoke River at HamiltonRiver gauge, Roanoke River	1.67 ft	Very low	−0.10 ft	26 mi
Blackwater River at Hwys 58/258 at FranklinRiver gauge, Blackwater River	−0.73 ft	Below flood stage	+0.48 ft	28 mi
Meherrin River near Bryants CornerRiver gauge, Meherrin River	51.5 cfs	Very low	−2.4 cfs	28 mi
Roanoke River at WilliamstonRiver gauge, Roanoke River	3.85 ft	Normal	+0.26 ft	29 mi
Roanoke River at NC 45 near WestoverRiver gauge, Roanoke River	0.86 ft	Very low	+0.33 ft	30 mi

Questions and answers

Is Ahoskie Creek at Ahoskie higher than last year?

No, it is 0.17 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.50 ft.

What is flood stage for Ahoskie Creek at Ahoskie?

The official flood stage is 10.50 ft. The level is currently 9.17 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Ahoskie Creek at Ahoskie in late October?

The median for late October is 1.62 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.02 ft and 3.07 ft, based on 30 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Ahoskie Creek at Ahoskie today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 01:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.33 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Ahoskie Creek at Ahoskie rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Ahoskie Creek at Ahoskie normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02053500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.28028, -76.99944 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.33 ft	2026-10-21 05:30	Provisional
Flow	2.3 cfs	2026-10-21 05:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Ahoskie Creek at Ahoskie (usgs:02053500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/ahoskie-creek-at-ahoskie

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