Fishing Creek near Enfield water level
River gauge, Fishing Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.4 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.30 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:28 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Fishing Creek near Enfield is at 2.33 ft, in the normal range for late October.
The median for late October is 3.16 ft, based on 40 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.82 ft below typical. It is 13.67 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.71 ft, a difference of −0.38 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.30 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.27 ft and 2.56 ft.
Compared with 40 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.16 ft0.82 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.81 ft – 6.08 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (40 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.71 ft−0.38 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.27 ft – 2.56 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.31 ft – 6.25 ft
- Highest on record
- 22.10 ftApril 19, 1910
- Forecast peak
- 2.30 ftWednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Fishing Creek near Enfield
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 16.00 ft, 13.67 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- Major flooding begins. The US-301 bridge is inundated and the road is closed. Homes along US-301 south of the site may be affected.
- 18.00 ft
- Moderate flooding begins. Fishing Creek floods a broad expanse of marsh and farmland.
- 16.00 ft
- Minor flooding begins. Minor overflow occurs on both banks near Hwy 301. Creeks and streams downstream of Hwy 301 may backup and cause flooding across Island Rd.
- 14.00 ft
- Fishing Creek reaches bankfull at the gage site.
- 2.33 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 | 22.10 ft | April 19, 1910 |
| 2 | 21.65 ft | September 18, 1999 |
| 3 | 21.60 ft | July 24, 1916 |
| 4 | 19.73 ft | October 11, 2016 |
| 5 | 19.72 ft | August 18, 1940 |
| 6 | 19.66 ft | December 2, 1934 |
| 7 | 19.30 ft | October 2, 1924 |
| 8 | 19.10 ft | May 9, 1958 |
| 9 | 19.00 ft | August 31, 1939 |
| 10 | 18.80 ft | July 2, 1924 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Fishing Creek near White OakRiver gauge, Little Fishing Creek | 1.29 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Roanoke River at HalifaxRiver gauge, Roanoke River | 16.74 ft | Very low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Tar River at NC 97 at Rocky MountRiver gauge, Tar River | 2.97 ft | Very low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Roanoke River near Scotland NeckRiver gauge, Roanoke River | 4.12 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Tar River at TarboroRiver gauge, Tar River | 1.29 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Tar River below Dam near Langley CrossroadsRiver gauge, Tar River | 0.65 ft | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Roanoke River at Roanoke RapidsRiver gauge, Roanoke River | 2.62 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Tar River at Nc-581 near Spring HopeRiver gauge, Tar River | 2.08 ft | Very low | +0.14 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Fishing Creek near Enfield higher than last year?
No, it is 0.38 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.71 ft.
What is flood stage for Fishing Creek near Enfield?
The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 13.67 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Fishing Creek near Enfield in late October?
The median for late October is 3.16 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.81 ft and 6.08 ft, based on 40 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 Fishing Creek near Enfield today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.33 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Fishing Creek near Enfield rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Fishing Creek near Enfield normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 40 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:02083000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.15056, -77.69306(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 | 2.33 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.4 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Fishing Creek near Enfield (usgs:02083000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/fishing-creek-near-enfield
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