Northeast Creek Tributary at Sr1182 near Lowes Grove water level

Name: Northeast Creek Tributary at Sr1182 near Lowes Grove water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Northeast Creek Tributary, North Carolina, United States

Directions

Very high for late October

Water level

1.68ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 12:45 AM EDT (44 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Northeast Creek Tributary at Sr1182 near Lowes Grove is well above normal at 1.68 ft.

The median for late October is 0.53 ft, based on 18 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.15 ft above typical. It is 4.32 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.23 ft, a difference of +0.45 ft.

It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.10 ft and 2.61 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: 0.53 ft1.15 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.27 ft – 1.66 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.23 ft+0.45 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.10 ft – 2.61 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.30 ft – 3.52 ft
Highest on record: 8.40 ftSeptember 27, 2024

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

8.00 ft: Estimated Major Flood Stage
7.00 ft: Estimated moderate flood stage
6.00 ft: Estimated Minor Flood Stage
1.68 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.40 ft	September 27, 2024
2	6.13 ft	July 1, 2023
3	5.98 ft	September 17, 2018
4	4.36 ft	October 11, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:34 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Third Fork Creek at M.l. King Parkway at DurhamRiver gauge, Third Fork Creek	0.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	3.1 mi
Northeast Creek at Sr1100 near GenleeRiver gauge, Northeast Creek	4.05 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	3.2 mi
Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near BlandsRiver gauge, Third Fork Creek	1.28 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	3.3 mi
New Hope Creek near BlandsRiver gauge, New Hope Creek	4.07 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	4.5 mi
Sandy Creek at Cornwallis Road near DurhamRiver gauge, Sandy Creek	1.97 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	5.9 mi
Little Lick Creek at Nc Highway 98 at Oak GroveRiver gauge, Little Lick Creek	1.22 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	6.0 mi
Ellerbe Creek at Club Boulevard at DurhamRiver gauge, Ellerbe Creek	1.00 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Morgan Creek near Chapel HillRiver gauge, Morgan Creek	4.26 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	7 mi

Questions and answers

Is Northeast Creek Tributary at Sr1182 near Lowes Grove higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.45 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.23 ft.

What is flood stage for Northeast Creek Tributary at Sr1182 near Lowes Grove?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 4.32 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Northeast Creek Tributary at Sr1182 near Lowes Grove in late October?

The median for late October is 0.53 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.27 ft and 1.66 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 Northeast Creek Tributary at Sr1182 near Lowes Grove today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 12:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.68 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Northeast Creek Tributary at Sr1182 near Lowes Grove rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Northeast Creek Tributary at Sr1182 near Lowes Grove 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:0209741387 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 35.91539, -78.89353 (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	1.68 ft	2026-10-21 04:45	Provisional

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