Hyco River below Abay D near McGehees Mill water level
River gauge, Hyco River, North Carolina, United States
Right now
High for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.3 cfs
- Water temperature
- 65 °F
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Hyco River below Abay D near McGehees Mill: the latest reading is 3.90 ft, above normal for late October.
That puts it 0.69 ft above the median of 3.21 ft for late October, based on 28 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 5.31 ft (−1.41 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.89 ft – 3.93 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 65 °F.
Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.21 ft0.69 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.91 ft – 3.99 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.31 ft−1.41 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.89 ft – 3.93 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.90 ft – 5.96 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.61 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afterbay Reservoir at Dam near McGehees MillReservoir, Afterbay Reservoir | 364.15 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 0.0 mi |
| Hyco Lake at Dam near RoxboroReservoir, Hyco Lake | 407.70 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 2.9 mi |
| Mayo Creek near Bethel HillRiver gauge, Mayo Creek | 1.98 ft | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Dan River at PacesRiver gauge, Dan River | 2.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 10 mi |
| Dan River at South BostonRiver gauge, Dan River | 5.45 ft | Very low | −0.29 ft | 13 mi |
| Hyco Creek near LeasburgRiver gauge, Hyco Creek | 22.78 ft | Very low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Banister River at HalifaxRiver gauge, Banister River | 58.7 cfs | Very low | −4.2 cfs | 18 mi |
| Dan River at Stp near DanvilleRiver gauge, Dan River | 4.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Hyco River below Abay D near McGehees Mill compare with last year?
It is 1.41 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.31 ft.
What is a normal level for the Hyco River below Abay D near McGehees Mill in late October?
The median for late October is 3.21 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.91 ft and 3.99 ft, based on 28 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 Hyco River below Abay D near McGehees Mill today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:45 AM EDT, the water level was 3.90 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Hyco River below Abay D near McGehees Mill rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Hyco River below Abay D near McGehees Mill normal?
High for late October. Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02077303(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.52272, -78.99706(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 | 3.90 ft | 2026-10-21 04:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.3 cfs | 2026-10-21 04:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 65 °F | 2026-10-21 04:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Hyco River below Abay D near McGehees Mill (usgs:02077303). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/hyco-river-below-abay-d-near-mcgehees-mill
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer