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SwedenDeep River at Moncure water level
River gauge, Deep River, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 163 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.50 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:50 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Deep River at Moncure is at 1.34 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.05 ft below the median of 1.39 ft for mid-October, based on 31 years of readings. It is 7.66 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.25 ft (+0.09 ft).
It has dropped 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.50 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.05 ft and 1.87 ft.
Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.39 ft0.05 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.07 ft – 2.71 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.25 ft+0.09 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.05 ft – 1.87 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.88 ft – 4.18 ft
- Highest on record
- 17.20 ftSeptember 18, 1945
- Forecast peak
- 1.50 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Deep River at Moncure
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 9.00 ft, 7.66 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- Major flooding begins. North Plank and Deep River Roads in Lee county and R Jordan Road in Chatham county are closed. There is widespread flooding of woods and pasture along the river.
- 14.00 ft
- Moderate flooding begins. Upstream of the gage site, North Plank Road in Lee county and R Jordan Road in Chatham County are closed. At the gage site, there is significant flooding of pasture and woods along the river.
- 9.00 ft
- Minor flooding begins. Flooding is likely upstream of the gage site along North Plank Road just south of highway 421 in Lee county, and on R Jordan Road north of highway 421 in Chatham county. At the gage site, flooding reaches the base of the river gage housing, but is confined to woods and pasture immediately adjacent to the river.
- 1.34 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.20 ft | September 18, 1945 |
| 2 | 15.21 ft | September 17, 2018 |
| 3 | 12.31 ft | November 13, 2018 |
| 4 | 11.45 ft | October 9, 2016 |
| 5 | 11.11 ft | November 16, 2018 |
| 6 | 11.00 ft | February 7, 2020 |
| 7 | 10.84 ft | August 9, 2024 |
| 8 | 10.25 ft | February 9, 2020 |
| 9 | 9.23 ft | February 18, 1995 |
| 10 | 7.34 ft | October 12, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Deep River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep River at RamseurRiver gauge, Deep River | 0.77 ft | Low | −0.18 ft | 31 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haw River near MoncureRiver gauge, Haw River | 2.17 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 3.2 mi |
| B. Everett Jordan Lake at Dam near MoncureReservoir, B. Everett Jordan Lake | 212.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Buckhorn Creek near CorinthRiver gauge, Buckhorn Creek | 1.60 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Haw River near BynumRiver gauge, Haw River | 2.94 ft | Low | +0.19 ft | 10 mi |
| White Oak Creek at Mouth near Green LevelRiver gauge, White Oak Creek | 2.48 ft | Low | −0.36 ft | 14 mi |
| Tick Creek near Mount Vernon SpringsRiver gauge, Tick Creek | 1.70 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Rocky River at US 64 near Siler CityRiver gauge, Rocky River | 2.02 ft | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Morgan Creek near Chapel HillRiver gauge, Morgan Creek | 4.07 ft | Normal | −0.13 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Deep River at Moncure compare with last year?
It is 0.09 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.25 ft.
What is flood stage for the Deep River at Moncure?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 7.66 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Deep River at Moncure in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.39 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.07 ft and 2.71 ft, based on 31 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 Deep River at Moncure today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.34 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Deep River at Moncure rising or falling?
Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Deep River at Moncure normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 31 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:02102000(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.62694, -79.11611(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 | 1.34 ft | 2026-10-19 10:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 163 cfs | 2026-10-19 10:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Deep River at Moncure (usgs:02102000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/deep-river-at-moncure
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