Ellerbe Creek at Club Boulevard at Durham water level

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

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Very high for late October

Water level

1.00ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 06:00 AM EDT (28 min ago)

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

Ellerbe Creek at Club Boulevard at Durham is well above normal at 1.00 ft.

The median for late October is 0.37 ft, based on 18 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.63 ft above typical. It is 9.00 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 0.26 ft, a difference of +0.74 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.97 ft and 1.67 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 0.37 ft0.63 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.27 ft – 0.50 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
Same day last year: 0.26 ft+0.74 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.97 ft – 1.67 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.14 ft – 2.18 ft
Highest on record: 11.09 ftSeptember 6, 2008

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

What happens at each level

13.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. There is considerable flooding in Northgate Park.
10.00 ft: Minor flooding begins. Water begins to flow across Club Blvd and Acadia St. Water spreads into Northgate Park.
8.00 ft: Water reaches the base of the bridges over Club Blvd and Acadia St.
1.00 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	11.09 ft	September 6, 2008
2	10.11 ft	September 17, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:33 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on Ellerbe Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ellerbe Creek near GormanRiver gauge, Ellerbe Creek	0.78 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	4.4 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Eno River near DurhamRiver gauge, Eno River	2.08 ft	Very high	−0.04 ft	3.7 mi
Sandy Creek at Cornwallis Road near DurhamRiver gauge, Sandy Creek	1.97 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	4.3 mi
Little Lick Creek at Nc Highway 98 at Oak GroveRiver gauge, Little Lick Creek	1.21 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	4.7 mi
Third Fork Creek at M.l. King Parkway at DurhamRiver gauge, Third Fork Creek	0.22 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	5.0 mi
Eno River at Cole Mill Road near Huckleberry SpringRiver gauge, Eno River	1.93 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	5.4 mi
Little River below Little R Tributary at FairntoshRiver gauge, Little River	2.68 ft	Very high	+0.08 ft	7 mi
Northeast Creek Tributary at Sr1182 near Lowes GroveRiver gauge, Northeast Creek Tributary	1.67 ft	Very high	−0.08 ft	7 mi
Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near BlandsRiver gauge, Third Fork Creek	1.28 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	7 mi

Questions and answers

Is Ellerbe Creek at Club Boulevard at Durham higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.74 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.26 ft.

What is flood stage for Ellerbe Creek at Club Boulevard at Durham?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 9.00 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Ellerbe Creek at Club Boulevard at Durham in late October?

The median for late October is 0.37 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.27 ft and 0.50 ft, based on 18 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 Ellerbe Creek at Club Boulevard at Durham today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 06:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.00 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Ellerbe Creek at Club Boulevard at Durham rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Ellerbe Creek at Club Boulevard at Durham normal?

Very high for late October. Compared with 18 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:0208675010 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.01939, -78.89478 (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	1.00 ft	2026-10-21 10:00	Provisional

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