Little Mountain Creek at Nc Highway 740 at Badin water level
River gauge, Little Mountain Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
High for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Little Mountain Creek at Nc Highway 740 at Badin is above normal at 1.80 ft.
The median for late October is 1.75 ft, based on 5 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.05 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.75 ft, a difference of +0.05 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.76 ft and 2.96 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.75 ft0.05 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.67 ft – 1.83 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.75 ft+0.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.76 ft – 2.96 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.60 ft – 3.06 ft
Floating and fishing near Little Mountain Creek at Nc Highway 740 at Badin
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uwharrie River near EldoradoRiver gauge, Uwharrie River | 1.90 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 6 mi |
| Pee Dee River at Hwy731 below Lake Tillery near NorwoodRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 3.69 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 14 mi |
| Little River near StarRiver gauge, Little River | 1.07 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 16 mi |
| Rocky River near NorwoodRiver gauge, Rocky River | 3.91 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 17 mi |
| Pee Dee River at Pee Dee Refuge near AnsonvilleRiver gauge, Pee Dee River | 4.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 21 mi |
| Rocky River above Irish Buffalo Creek near Rocky RiverRiver gauge, Rocky River | 1.11 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 24 mi |
| Abbotts Creek at LexingtonRiver gauge, Abbotts Creek | 3.10 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 29 mi |
| Clear Creek at Sr3181 near Mint HillRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 1.00 ft | Very low | ±0 | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Little Mountain Creek at Nc Highway 740 at Badin higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.05 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.75 ft.
What is a normal level for Little Mountain Creek at Nc Highway 740 at Badin in late October?
The median for late October is 1.75 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.67 ft and 1.83 ft, based on 5 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 Little Mountain Creek at Nc Highway 740 at Badin today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.80 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Mountain Creek at Nc Highway 740 at Badin rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Mountain Creek at Nc Highway 740 at Badin normal?
High for late October. Compared with 5 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:02123629(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.40061, -80.12288(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 | 1.80 ft | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.4 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Mountain Creek at Nc Highway 740 at Badin (usgs:02123629). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/little-mountain-creek-at-nc-highway-740-at-badin
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