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Potecasi Creek near Union water level

River gauge, Potecasi Creek, North Carolina, United States

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Right now

Normal for late October

Water level

2.75ft Steady over the last 24 hours

0 10 20 30 Highest onrecord 28.90 ft

History

History
246ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 21246ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
510ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 14Oct 21510ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
51015ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 202651015ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
51015ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202651015ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Potecasi Creek near Union reads 2.75 ft, a normal level for late October.

The median for late October is 3.03 ft, based on 37 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.28 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.81 ft, a difference of −0.06 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.67 ft and 2.79 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 37 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.03 ft0.28 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.38 ft – 5.75 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (37 years of records)
Same day last year
2.81 ft−0.06 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.67 ft – 2.79 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.13 ft – 7.64 ft
Highest on record
28.90 ftSeptember 17, 1999

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

What happens at each level

26.90 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
26.00 ft
Water cover State Route 11 approximately 500 ft north of the bridge that crosses Potecasi Creek
2.75 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
128.90 ftSeptember 17, 1999
226.98 ftOctober 10, 2016
324.10 ftAugust 17, 1940
423.41 ftOctober 2, 2010
521.77 ftAugust 19, 1992
621.40 ftSeptember 24, 2016
721.15 ftAugust 30, 2011
819.77 ftSeptember 8, 1979
919.12 ftMay 10, 1958
1019.10 ftOctober 1, 1929

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Ahoskie Creek at AhoskieRiver gauge, Ahoskie Creek 1.34 ft Normal ±0 6 mi
Blackwater River at Hwys 58/258 at FranklinRiver gauge, Blackwater River −0.44 ft Below flood stage +0.90 ft 22 mi
Cashie River at Sr1257 near WindsorRiver gauge, Cashie River 4.27 ft Very high −0.01 ft 22 mi
Roanoke River near Scotland NeckRiver gauge, Roanoke River 4.11 ft Very low −0.02 ft 23 mi
Meherrin River near Bryants CornerRiver gauge, Meherrin River 51.5 cfs Very low −2.4 cfs 23 mi
Blackwater River near FranklinRiver gauge, Blackwater River 0.59 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 28 mi
Nottoway River near SebrellRiver gauge, Nottoway River 3.01 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 29 mi
Roanoke River at HamiltonRiver gauge, Roanoke River 1.69 ft Very low +0.01 ft 31 mi

Questions and answers

Is Potecasi Creek near Union higher than last year?

No, it is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.81 ft.

What is a normal level for Potecasi Creek near Union in late October?

The median for late October is 3.03 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.38 ft and 5.75 ft, based on 37 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 Potecasi Creek near Union today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.75 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Potecasi Creek near Union rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Potecasi Creek near Union normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 37 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Potecasi Creek near Union?

The highest level on record is 28.90 ft on September 17, 1999.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02053200 (Agency page)
Coordinates
36.37083, -77.02556 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.75 ft 2026-10-21 08:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Potecasi Creek near Union (usgs:02053200). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/potecasi-creek-near-union

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.