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Rocky River at Sr1300 near Crutchfield Crossroads water level

River gauge, Rocky River, North Carolina, United States

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Very high for late October

Water level

3.52ft Steady over the last 24 hours

0 5 10 Minor floodstage 13.00 ft

History

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

What this means

The gauge at Rocky River at Sr1300 near Crutchfield Crossroads shows 3.52 ft, well above normal for late October.

The median for late October is 0.97 ft, based on 30 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.55 ft above typical. It is 9.48 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.45 ft, a difference of +1.07 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.02 ft and 3.56 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
0.97 ft2.55 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
0.83 ft – 1.64 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
Same day last year
2.45 ft+1.07 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
3.02 ft – 3.56 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
0.74 ft – 3.53 ft

High water at Rocky River at Sr1300 near Crutchfield Crossroads

The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.

Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.

What happens at each level

17.00 ft
Moderate flood stage. The Staley-Snow Camp Rd bridge is flooded. Flooding will be extensive on downstream pasture land.
13.00 ft
Minor flood stage. Water level exceeds the capacity of the bridge culverts. Flooding of pasture along the river downstream of the bridge will be extensive.
8.00 ft
Bankfull. Lowland flooding of pasture along the river begins and gradually increases above this stage.
3.52 ft
Right now

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

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:36 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Rocky River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Rocky River at US 64 near Siler CityRiver gauge, Rocky River 2.02 ft Normal ±0 8 mi
Rocky River above Irish Buffalo Creek near Rocky RiverRiver gauge, Rocky River 1.13 ft Very low ±0 66 mi
Rocky River near NorwoodRiver gauge, Rocky River 3.91 ft High −0.02 ft 57 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Deep River at RamseurRiver gauge, Deep River 0.47 ft Very low +0.01 ft 9 mi
Tick Creek near Mount Vernon SpringsRiver gauge, Tick Creek 2.05 ft Normal +0.38 ft 12 mi
South Buffalo Creek near GreensboroRiver gauge, South Buffalo Creek 1.15 ft Very low −0.02 ft 21 mi
Haw River at Haw RiverRiver gauge, Haw River 1.58 ft Very low −0.06 ft 21 mi
Ryan Creek below US 220 at GreensboroRiver gauge, Ryan Creek 1.01 ft Normal +0.01 ft 22 mi
Cane Creek near Orange GroveRiver gauge, Cane Creek 0.78 ft Low −0.02 ft 22 mi
South Buffalo Creek at US 220 at GreensboroRiver gauge, South Buffalo Creek 1.97 ft Low ±0 22 mi
Haw River near BynumRiver gauge, Haw River 2.81 ft Low +0.03 ft 22 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Rocky River at Sr1300 near Crutchfield Crossroads higher than last year?

Yes, it is 1.07 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.45 ft.

What is flood stage for the Rocky River at Sr1300 near Crutchfield Crossroads?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 9.48 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Rocky River at Sr1300 near Crutchfield Crossroads in late October?

The median for late October is 0.97 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.83 ft and 1.64 ft, based on 30 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 Rocky River at Sr1300 near Crutchfield Crossroads today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 04:30 AM EDT, the water level was 3.52 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Rocky River at Sr1300 near Crutchfield Crossroads rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Rocky River at Sr1300 near Crutchfield Crossroads normal?

Very high for late October. Compared with 30 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:0210166029 (Agency page)
Coordinates
35.80694, -79.52750 (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 3.52 ft 2026-10-21 08:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Rocky River at Sr1300 near Crutchfield Crossroads (usgs:0210166029). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/rocky-river-at-sr1300-near-crutchfield-crossroads

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